The Portuguese city of Coimbra actually first came on my radar when I saw a job there for English speakers. Since it had a decent amount to see and do, particularly drawn in by its library, I decided to visit on my first trip to Portugal. It was definitely a highlight of my trip and I can’t recommend a visit to Coimbra enough because of all of the stunning history it has!

A Brief History of Coimbra

Coimbra first came to be during the Roman period when Aeminium was established. It was actually a less important city than the nearby … Continue reading