Coimbra - Santa Cruz school building

Looking up R. Manutenção Militar in Coimbra, past the Central school (Santa Cruz school) building. Designed by architect Arnaldo Redondo Adães Bermudes in 1904 this notable building, with its in a neo-Romanesque style façade, sits on the corner with Rua Sá da Bandeira. 

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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…