The University of Coimbra is Portugal's most highly regarded higher education institute.
It is also the oldest, founded in 1290, which makes it one of the oldest in Europe
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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 ...