University of Coimbra General Library
University of Coimbra General Library, Academic library in Sé Nova district, Coimbra, Portugal
The University of Coimbra General Library contains two buildings: the Joanina Library for pre-1800 books and the New Building holding one million volumes.
The library traces its origins to the Livraria de Estudo, which operated before the university's permanent transfer to Coimbra in 1537.
The collection expanded through centuries with acquisitions from Flanders and donations, forming a fundamental resource for Portuguese academic research.
The New Building spans 7,000 square meters across four floors, providing study spaces and resources for students from 9:00 AM to 10:45 PM.
Prior to 1800, a colony of bats resided in the library, naturally protecting the books from insects that could damage the paper collections.
Location: Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Website: https://uc.pt/bguc
GPS coordinates: 40.20748,-8.42518
Latest update: March 15, 2025 21:05
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