Visitors and Travel Agents

The University of Coimbra is one of the main portuguese touristic destinations. Every year the Paço das Escolas is visited by about 200 thousand tourists from various backgrounds.

This institution is not composed merely of a compilation of the historical periods in general of the portuguese nationality for which it has greatly contributed. Its passing from the adventure of the Discoveries to its european integration and to the present, in parallel with the evolution of Portugal, make the University of Coimbra living evidence of what the Country has best to offer, as far as science, art, technique, knowledge and culture in general are concerned.

In the links indicated below you will find essential information which will allow you to have a better understanding of the University in the ambit of the portuguese cultural scenery and about the main places to visit.

• The University of Coimbra Today
• History of the University
• The Paço das Escolas
• Museums and Botanical Garden
• Learn about the city of Coimbra and the Surrounding Region
• Contacts and Timetables to visit the Paço das Escolas