Coimbra is a vibrant city of almost 150,000 spread over 319.4 square kilometres. Coimbra is a capital of the Centro region and is found in the Baixo Mondego region. One of the central structures in the city is the Coimbra University that was established in 1537. Aside from this institution, there are many other major architectural edifices that have been preserved throughout the ages.
Coimbra is about a two-hour drive from Lisbon, the country’s capital. It is an ideal place for homeownership as it is a quiet suburb with amenities such as bars, restaurants, concerts and nightspots. The city is vibrant with youthful energy, being a university town, and academic learning, with its educational institution. The city is historic, with many structures dating back to the Arab, Jewish and Christian times as well as artistic as many treasures of the past have been preserved for the youth in the city (more…)