Coimbra, Administrative district in central Portugal
The district of Coimbra covers 3,947 square kilometers across central Portugal, encompassing diverse landscapes from coastal areas to mountainous regions along the Mondego River.
Established in 1835 during Portugal's administrative reforms, Coimbra district emerged as a crucial territorial division with significant influence over the region's development.
The district contains numerous medieval castles, Roman ruins, and religious buildings, including the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova and extensive archaeological sites.
The district administration manages 17 municipalities and coordinates regional development projects, transportation networks, and educational institutions across the territory.
The district includes Conímbriga, containing Portugal's largest excavated Roman settlement, with preserved mosaics, public baths, and residential structures from the 1st century.
Location: Portugal
Capital city: Coimbra
Shares border with: Aveiro, Viseu, Leiria, Guarda, Castelo Branco
GPS coordinates: 40.21111,-8.42889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
329 m
Monastery of Santa Cruz
21 m
Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
2 km
Bussaco Palace Hotel
19.1 km
Aguieira Dam
24.4 km
Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
1 km
Portugal dos Pequenitos
1.1 km
Castle of Montemor-o-Velho
22.1 km
Buçaco Forest
19.2 km
Estádio João Cardoso
44.5 km
Mosteiro de Lorvão
10.9 km
Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova
1.1 km
New Cathedral of Coimbra
421 m
Machado de Castro National Museum
347 m
Conimbriga Ruins
13.6 km
Paços da Universidade ou Paços das Escolas
464 m
Santa Luzia Dam
50.4 km
Castelo da Lousã
20.6 km
Castle of Soure
24 km
University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia
587 m
Castle of Penela
20.3 km
Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Seiça
35.2 km
Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
805 m
Torre de Almedina
253 m
Faculdade de Letras
432 m
Mosteiro de S. Marcos de Coimbra
10.9 km
Estádio Municipal Sérgio Conceição
7.4 km
Mogofores
27.2 kmReviews
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