Lousã Schist Villages
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Despite the vestiges of human presence dating all the way back to the prehistoric era, it is only during the Medieval Ages that populations started to settle on this territory. From a count of 27 historic villages that make part of the “Schist Villages Network”, our visit will focus mainly on two of them - Candal and Talasnal - which contain constructions dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. These are located at the Lousã Mountain, a few kilometers away from the city of Coimbra! Tomar, Batalha & Alcobaça - 3 World Heritage Sites without rushing!
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World Heritage classified sites in Portugal: Tomar, Batalha and Alcobaça!Also known as the “Templar City”, in Tomar we will unveil the charms of the “Mata dos Sete Montes”, the Castle and Convent of Christ (listed by UNESCO as World Heritage since 1983)! There will also be time for a quick stop so that you can enjoy a tasty meal at one of the many restaurants located in the typical commerce streets on the banks of Nabão River.In Batalha we will visit the Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória (also known as Mosteiro da Batalha, classified by UNESCO as World Heritage since 1983)! Coimbra's Historical Highlights
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Coimbra has more charm when it’s time to say goodbye”!While Coimbra has only been classified as World Heritage in 2013, when both its monuments as well as traditions have been recognized by UNESCO (a specialized agency of the UN for Education, Science and Culture), it's safe to say that this city – also known as the “City of Knowledge” - holds unexpected surprises at each corner either by the unique beauty of its historical buildings or even the singular aura lend by a student life filled with centuries of tradition!During this walking tour through the Historic Center we will discover the Jewish History of Coimbra
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This is an exclusive of mine, product of continuous research of GO! Walks Portugal guides and city archaeologists through the years!During this guided tour I will walk you through the memories of Jewish Coimbra.The first signs of the Jewish presence in Coimbra date back to the 10th Century, signaled by the transaction of land properties in a nearby village. We know that later, during the rule of D. Aveiro, Barra and Costa Nova
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Located at the center of Portugal, just 40 minutes away from Coimbra, is the city of Aveiro. Bussaco Palace, Gardens & Forest
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Competing with Sintra as one of the most charming places in Portugal, Bussaco (or Buçaco) is a treasure located in the country's central region, only 30 minutes away from Coimbra! Conímbriga Roman Ruins & Museum
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The location site of Conímbriga was populated by the romans around 139 B.C., in a region that contained previous signs of prehistoric occupation, establishing the prosperous capital of Lusitânia. During the rule of Emperor Augusto, Conímbriga grew into a more urban scale including an amphitheater, thermal baths and Roman Forum. Though the most impressive remains of that period are the domus – manor houses – and the insulae. Discovering the Roman Ruins of Conímbriga and the Caves of Sicó
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The Roman Empire had a huge weight on our culture and evidence of this can be found all over the Sicó area.In this adventure we will set out to discover the complex of the Roman ruins of Conímbriga where you can contemplate the architectural capacity of the Roman people and the way they lived.From here we will head towards another ex-libris of this region, the Buracas do Casmilo, majestic geological formations that were once complex underground caves that are now exposed to the surface.All this and more is what we will discover in this Adventure… Fado Center Ticket
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Fado concerts to the Center sell out very fast, by buying the ticket with us, we guarantee a place for the main session of 18 hours. Archaeological Circuit of Fiais/Azenha and Cova da Moira
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During this tour we will take you to explore archaeological monuments dating back to the 4th century BC. that were used in the beginning as a way of remembering and adoring their dead.During this adventure you can get to know several Dolmens / Orcas (from Fiais da Telha, Ameal, Palheira among others) as well as several granite outcrops that fed the imagination of our ancestors leading to the emergence of several stories and legends.