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University of Coimbra

Also known as Universidade de Coimbra – Alta e Sofia, Área Monumental da cidade de Coimbra / Alta de Coimbra, University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia

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Location

Where it sits, and what is around it

University of Coimbra is in Coimbra. The nearest other World Heritage site is Convent of Christ in Tomar, about 65 km away.

Nearest towns and cities

  • Coimbra · about 107,000 peopleat the site
  • Aveiro · about 54,000 peopleabout 50 km north
  • Leiria · about 45,000 peopleabout 60 km south-west
  • Viseu · about 26,000 peopleabout 65 km north-east
  • Covilhã · about 25,000 peopleabout 80 km east
  • Castelo Branco · about 33,000 peopleabout 90 km south-east
University of CoimbraCoimbra20 km
The site is ringed; towns and other World Heritage sites are shown for context.

Nearby World Heritage sites

The nearest neighbours, as the crow flies

Map of University of Coimbra and the 5 nearest World Heritage sitesConvent of Christ in Tomar1Batalha Monastery2Monastery of Batalha3Historic Centre of Oporto4Alto Douro Wine Region5University of Coimbra
Markers: square cultural, circle natural, diamond mixed.

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