Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra was created in 1772 by the historic PM, The Marquis of Pombal, Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo. The grounds, 13 ha, were ... read more
Bussaco Palace, today a hotel, was built in 1885 for King Luis I of Portugal and his wife, Maria Pia of Savoy. It is surrounded by formal gardens and the 101 ha Bussaco ... read more
The National Museum Machado de Castro, opened in 1913, presents a wide range of collections; archaeology, religious sculpture from the 10th - 18th centuries, religious ... read more
The Science Museum of the University of Coimbra is housing the oldest Portuguese natural history and scientific instruments collections, a part of which dates even ... read more