Igreja Sao Tiago - Coimbra

The simple Romanesque church of Sao Tiago located in Praca do Comercio in the city centre of Coimbra.
The church was founded by Fernando the Great in the 11th century after the town was reconquered from the moors

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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…