Ponte de Santa Clara - Coimbra

The Santa Clara bridge in Coimbra. The bridge is the main crossing of the river Mondego into the city. It is also the oldest of the city's 3 bridges, although it doesn't actually look that old.

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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…