Arco de Almedina Azulejo - Coimbra

Arco de Almedina Azulejo - Coimbra

Azulejo of Arco de Almedina in Coimbra. The arch is a relic of the Moorish town walls

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In terms of historic significance and romantic beauty, Coimbra is second only to Lisbon and Oporto. Its ancient buildings cling to the side of the hill that rises above the curves of the river Mondego, the ornate buildings of the famous University of Coimbra are its crowning glory. Indeed the university is still the lifeblood of the city and the change in atmosphere is notable when the…