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Roman ruins (House of fountains), Conimbriga

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Overview

With few big-name destinations to boast of, the Beiras often slip under the radar. But this wonderfully varied region, traditionally divided into the Beira Litoral, Beira Alta and Beira Baixa, is a fascinating and often dramatically beautiful part of the country.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Con铆mbriga Roman Ruins

The Beiras

Set in the lush countryside southwest of Coimbra, this is Portugal鈥檚 largest and most impressive Roman site. Ancient Con铆mbriga was an important city in鈥�

Universidade de Coimbra

Coimbra

Coimbra's Unesco-listed university, one of the world's oldest, was originally founded in Lisbon in 1290. It was subsequently relocated several times鈥�

Biblioteca Joanina

Coimbra

The university's baroque library is Coimbra's headline sight. Named after King Jo茫o V, who sponsored its construction between 1717 and 1728, it features a鈥�

Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro

Coimbra

This great museum is a highlight of central Portugal. Housed in a 12th-century bishop's palace, it stands over the city's ancient Roman forum, remains of鈥�

Alian莽a Underground Museum

Aveiro

Between Aveiro and Coimbra, in the village of Sangalhos in the Bairrada wine-producing region, this magnificent place is part adega (winery), part art鈥�

Historic Centre

The Beiras

The entrance to the fortified village is a grand Gothic gate. From the square inside, a cobbled lane leads up to the heart of the village, with a鈥�

S茅 Velha

Coimbra

Coimbra's 12th-century cathedral is one of Portugal's finest examples of Romanesque architecture. The main portal and facade are particularly striking,鈥�

Museu Gr茫o Vasco

Viseu

Adjoining the cathedral, the granite Pa莽o de Tr锚s Escal玫es (Palace of Three Steps) was originally built as the bishop鈥檚 palace. It's now a splendid museum鈥�

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