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Coimbra


Ceramicist Célia Guerreiro set up this welcoming shop to promote Portuguese designers. The result is a browser's delight, with a small but well-curated selection of clothes, homeware, artisanal jewellery, handcrafted bags and original soaps, some made from olive oil and goat's milk.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Coimbra attractions

1. Arco de Almedina

0.03 MILES

This heavy-duty Moorish gateway, just off the main shopping drag, leads through to Coimbra's upper town. Follow through the arch and head up the steep…

3. Palácio de Sub Ripas

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The early-16th-century Palácio de Sub Ripas, now home to the university's Instituto de Arqueologia, is a striking example of 16th-century architecture. It…

4. Sé Velha

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Coimbra's 12th-century cathedral is one of Portugal's finest examples of Romanesque architecture. The main portal and facade are particularly striking,…

6. Torre da Universidade

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Another of the university's signature landmarks, this 18th-century tower – and its clock and bells – regulates academic life. Built between 1728 and 1733,…

7. Paço das Escolas

0.14 MILES

Housed in a former royal palace, this is the historic heart of the university, where traditional academic ceremonies are still held. The main ceremonial…

8. Capela de São Miguel

0.14 MILES

Part of the main university complex, this ornate 16th-century chapel has a brightly painted ceiling, lavish tilework, Manueline features and a gilded 18th…