Coimbra University (Universidade de Coimbra)

Founded in 1290 by King D. Dinis, the University of Coimbra is the oldest Portuguese-speaking university and one of the oldest in the world. In 2013, UNESCO declared the university a World Heritage Site, noting its architecture, unique culture and traditions, and historical role.
What to visit:
- The Baroque Library is the best example of Portuguese Baroque and is considered to be one of the richest European libraries. It is also known as the Joanina Library in honour and memory of King John V, who authorised its construction and whose portrait, painted by Domenico Duprà, distinctly dominates the space inside the Noble Floor. Construction on the Baroque Library was completed in 1728. It holds 60 thousand books, dating from the 16th century to the 18th century, on a wide variety of topics that can still be consulted today. No photography is allowed inside.
- Royal Palace: The building currently known as the Royal Palace was built at the end of the 10th century, serving as a fortress for the governor of the city during Islamic rule. In 1131, it became the first Portuguese royal household, the residence of Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal.
- Saint Michael's Chapel: The origins of the Royal St. Michael's Chapel date back to the 11th century after the city was recaptured from the Moors in 1064. Its current architecture dates back to the 16th century during the reign of King Manuel. The decor, especially the tiles, was added throughout the course of the 17th century.
- Great Hall of Acts: This hall is the most important space at the University of Coimbra. It was the old Throne Room, and was the residence of the kings of the first Portuguese dynasty between 1143 and 1383. Important events in the history of portugal took place here, such as the proclamation of King John I in 1385.
Source: visit.uc.pt/en...
Filmed with SONY RX10M3 and INSTA360 X3 in March 2023.
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[@carloscuadrado6154]

Muy bonito, Coimbra, es una ciudad muy bella. Gracias

[@johnadam2052]

I hope your videos never end! I love experiencing the world through your camera. Thank you so much for that. 😊

[@MassimoNalli]

Hello! Thank a lot for your comment 🙂

[@polinapesin9563]

Hello, Massimo. This video is a great reminder of visiting Coimbra. Thanks a lot.

[@MassimoNalli]

Hi, how are you? Thanks 🙂

[@olgalomovskaya6827]

Массимо приветствую и благодарю за путешествие в Коимбру. Она прекрасна!

[@MassimoNalli]

Ольга, доброе утро. Спасибо 🙂

[@albertoromo6465]

Estupendo vídeo. Coímbra es una belleza. Pero el comentario del 5:24 no es muy preciso. Porque si bien en el lugar en el que años más tarde se localizaría el primer palacio real portugués (al pasar a habitarlo Afonso Herriques, último Conde de Portugal y primer Rey) y desde el siglo XVII (por cesión de Felipe II de España y I de Portugal) es la sede más representativa de la Universidad de Coímbra (fundada primeramente en Lisboa en 1290 y que años más tarde (s. XIV) Dinis I trasladó a Coímbra), en el siglo X ni existía Portugal, que se independizó del reino de León con la Paz de Zamora de 1143 (s. XII), ni había palacio real alguno, sino una fortaleza mandada construir por Almanzor (Hayib, del Califa de Córdoba Hisham II, invencible general y gobernante de facto del Califato). El precioso edificio que vemos es principalmente de los siglos XVI al XVIII, nada que ver con el siglo X, en el que la totalidad del Portugal continental pertenecía al Califato Omeya de Córdoba.

[@MassimoNalli]

Hola Alberto. Gracias por tu comentario y por esplicare bien todo 😉