Location and Accommodation

Coimbra was the first capital of Portugal in the 12^th Century; the University dates from 1290. Apart from the University, the historic and cultural centre of Coimbra has many interesting places to visit including the Holy Cross Church and Old Cathedral (12^th Century). Outside Coimbra there are many tourist attractions — monuments from the Roman era to the present day, mountains, spas and beaches.

Coimbra is situated between Lisbon (200 km) and Oporto (100 km) and about 35 km from the Atlantic coast at Figueira da Foz. It is easily reached from Lisbon and Oporto, which both have international airports, by train (2 hours from Lisbon, 1.5 hours from Oporto) or by bus. The A1 motorway from Lisbon to Oporto passes close to Coimbra: there are also good road connections with Spain through Salamanca.

Accommodations

Useful Links

Coimbra University <http://www.uc.pt>
General information portal <http://www.sapo.pt>
Train services <http://www.cp.pt>
Bus services <http://www.rede-expressos.pt>

Please address all correspondence to
Prof. C.M.A. Brett ° Universidade de Coimbra ° e-mail: [email protected]