First capital, 1131176 km from Lisbon
Things to do in Coimbra
Things to do in Coimbra with OriginTours: the first capital of Portugal by night, the traditions of its university, Coimbra fado and the student bars of the old town.
The origin story
Coimbra
Coimbra was the first capital of Portugal, from 1131 until 1255, and Afonso Henriques, the first king, is buried in its Monastery of Santa Cruz. In 1537 the university settled for good on the hill above the Mondego, and the city has lived to the rhythm of its students ever since: black capes, serenades and Coimbra fado.
