In the City of Students and Fado, by the Mondego River
Opening soonCoimbra is known as the City of Students and Fado, and the University of Coimbra is one of the oldest in Europe and among the largest in Portugal.
Its two riverbanks are crossed by the Mondego River.
The municipal holiday takes place on 4 July, in honour of Queen Saint Isabel of Aragon, known as Rainha Santa.



