Coimbra University

  • Monument
  • Coimbra, Portugal
  • 5 stays within 35 km

The university was founded, in 1290 by King Dinis, 733 years ago, is among the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, the oldest in Portugal. For anyone who is a fan of Harry Potter, will associate the environments, the decoration, the magnificent shelves and the volumes with noble bindings, the descriptions contained in J. K. Rowling's books and even the current uniforms of the students. The author, who lived in Portugal, got much of her inspiration from this University.

Kind of place
Monument — castles, monasteries, sanctuaries and prehistoric sites.
Region
Coimbra, Portugal
Coordinates
40.20886, -8.42413

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