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Coimbra is one of the favorite Tourist Destinations in Portugal. The beautiful city of Coimbra is the district seat of Coimbra district and is located in Baixo Mondego sub-region of Portugal. Every year, large numbers of travelers visit Coimbra to get a glimpse of some of the top-most tourist sites of the city.

You can reach Coimbra from the other parts of the world by resorting to bus services. The city is well connected by an extensive bus network and trolleybuses. Coimbra is a hub for inter-regional bus services of the country and abroad. Coimbra also has several rail stations. The principal train station Coimbra-B is on the main line between Porto and Lisbon. A regional airfield is located in Cernache that lie 7.5 kilometers southwest of Coimbra.

In Coimbra, tourists will have no problem in staying, as the city boasts of many star-rated hotels and resorts. The wide variety of accommodation options available ranges from many inexpensive hostels, charming downtown hotels and international chain of hotels.

Coimbra has developed itself into an important cultural center, mainly because of the University of Coimbra, founded in the year 1290. The city has many notable study centers along with magnificent monuments and historical and cultural buildings. The University of Coimbra is one of the oldest in Europe, and due to its monumental buildings and history, it attracts tourists from all around the world.

Coimbra has many attractive sightseeing places and pleasant green spaces such as parks, play grounds, gardens and forests. All the parks and gardens are scattered throughout the city and offers a scope for a casual stroll in your free time.

The most famous parks and green areas in Coimbra include, the Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, the Mata Nacional do Choupal, the Mata Nacional de Vale de Canas, Jardim da Sereia, Penedo da Saudade, Parque Manuel Braga and Parque Verde do Mondego. Paul de Arzila is a natural reserve that occupies a large area and contains a variety of plants and birds.

The major sightseeing attractions in Coimbra include:

• Arco de Almedina
• Condeixa
• Convento de Santa Clara-a-Nova
• Convento de Santa Clara-a-Velha