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The Alta Upper Town
The university hill above the Mondego: the Joanina Library, the Paço das Escolas and the streets of the Alta de Coimbra.
Coimbra Neighbourhoods: Where to Base Yourself
The Alta on the hill, the Baixa on the flat, Rua da Sofia running north out of it and Santa Clara across the Mondego are four different stays inside one small city. Each page says what an area feels like, how steep the walk home is, and how far the main sights sit from the door.
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City Centre
The Alta, the Baixa and everything between them: what to see, what costs what, and which three famous sights are currently closed.
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Old Town
The Alta, the Baixa and everything between them: what to see, what costs what, and what is closed in Coimbra's old town.
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The Baixa, Coimbra's Downtown
Coimbra's flat riverside downtown: sights, prices, food and walking routes below the university hill.
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Santa Clara District
The left bank of the Mondego: park, monasteries, miniatures and the best view of the university hill.
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University Hill
The Alta of Coimbra: the Paço das Escolas, the Joanina Library's timed slots, UNESCO status and how to climb the hill.