Jardim Botanico

Enter my world. A visit to the Botanic Garden is like traveling around the planet earth without leaving the city. The plant collections which occupy every corner of the Garden take us on a journey to distinct latitudes and regions of the world, thus transforming the Garden into a living museum. Located in the heart of the city of Coimbra since 1772, when it was founded by the then prime-minister Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo (Marquis of Pombal), the Botanic Garden covers a total area of more than 13 ha, most of which donated by Benedict monks.
Enter my world. A visit to the Botanic Garden is like traveling around the planet earth without leaving the city. The plant collections which occupy every corner of the Garden take us on a journey to distinct latitudes and regions of the world, thus transforming the Garden into a living museum. Located in the heart of the city of Coimbra since 1772, when it was founded by the then prime-minister Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo (Marquis of Pombal), the Botanic Garden covers a total area of more than 13 ha, most of which donated by Benedict monks.

Tours & day trips

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Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops

Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops

Activity duration is 14 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿21,604 per traveller*
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Private & custom tours

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Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops

Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops

Activity duration is 14 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿21,604 per traveller*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Activity duration is 50 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 237 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿596 per adult
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CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

4 out of 5
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CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
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