Casa da Carqueja's Guidebook
Restaurant suggestions
Tapas nas Costas
19 R. Quebra CostasRestaurante O Trovador
15 Largo da Sé VelhaFangas Mercearia Bar
45-49 R. de Fernandes ThomasArcada Comes e Bebes
89 R. de Fernandes ThomasRefeitro da Baixa
Nºs Terreiro ErvaTerraço Da Alta
49 R. da Couraça ApóstolosHamburgueria Maneirista
4 Rua Carlos Alberto Pinto de AbreuRestaurante Itália
3000 Parque de CoimbraDux - Petiscos E Vinhos
nº 448 R. Gen. Humberto DelgadoZé Manel dos Ossos
10 Beco do FornoSolar do Bacalhau
10 Rua da SotaA Taberna
86 R. Combatentes da Grande GuerraArcadas
Vegan options available.
Small and cozy place in Old Town, 50meters from the apartment and serves big tapas and wine.
There is a vegetarian section of the menu, and staff is willing to point out which are or could be made vegan. An opportunity to try vegan versions of traditional Portuguese food. Arrive early, or make a reservation.
Maria Portuguesa
N°128 R. Joaquim António de AguiarVegan options available.
Small and cozy place in Old Town, 50meters from the apartment and serves big tapas and wine.
There is a vegetarian section of the menu, and staff is willing to point out which are or could be made vegan. An opportunity to try vegan versions of traditional Portuguese food. Arrive early, or make a reservation.
Passeite, Taberna do Azeite
44 Rua da SotaOpen just for dinner.
Closed on Fridays.
Vegan Options.
Fado ao Centro
7 R. Quebra CostasIf you want to listen to FADO!
If you want to hear FADO and have a nice meal, this place is totally recommended. Just a short walk from the apartment. FADO nights start at 9.30pm. Table bookings are recommended.
Quebra o Galho - Casa de Fado
If you want to hear FADO and have a nice meal, this place is totally recommended. Just a short walk from the apartment. FADO nights start at 9.30pm. Table bookings are recommended.
Diligencia Bar
30 R. NovaOldest Casa de FADO in Coimbra. 8min walk from the apartment.
Devaneio Gastropub
Restaurante MA
Passaporte - Lounge Terrace
13 R. da Couraça EstrelaSete Restaurante
nº 10 R. Martins de CarvalhoO Mimo
9 R. SaragoçaIt’s a very famous coffee shop in Coimbra and at the end of the afternoon you can listen to FADO there.
17 locals recommend
Café Santa Cruz
Praça 8 de MaioIt’s a very famous coffee shop in Coimbra and at the end of the afternoon you can listen to FADO there.
Sightseeing
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Largo Doutor José RodriguesUniversity of Coimbra
Church of Saint James
Praça 8 de MaioMuseum of the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
57 R. BaixoJardim Botanico
Convent of Saint Francis
1a Av. da Guarda InglesaHotel Quinta das Lágrimas
Rua António Augusto GonçalvesThe construction of the Old Cathedral began in the 12th century under the direction of Master Roberto, who was directing in the same period the works of the Cathedral of Lisbon. The Romanic church, built in yellow limestone, is located on a slope and is composed by three aisles, prominent transept and threefold headboard. The one floor cloister, located on the southern side of the church was built in the beginning of the 13th century.
From the several works and remodeling that the cathedral went through, stand the work campaign that took place in the beginning of the 16th century and the works of construction of a renascence Specious Door performed by Architect João de Ruão and the sculptor Nicolau Chanterenne. Standing on the north elevation of the transept of the church, the Specious Door, of high sculpting value, in white limestone, is composed by three overlaid architectural registers, particularly the loggia and the adornment that reconstructs the triumphal Roman arches.
Inside the church stand the headboard, the lantern-tower over the cross, the medieval tombs and the 16th century Seville tiles that encase the columns and the aisles, and that today are circumscribed to some areas and arcosoliums.
In the 18th century, after the expulsion of the Jesuits, the episcopal headquarters were transferred to the Church of Jesus College in the city uptown, known today as the New Cathedral of Coimbra.
45 locals recommend
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Largo da Sé VelhaThe construction of the Old Cathedral began in the 12th century under the direction of Master Roberto, who was directing in the same period the works of the Cathedral of Lisbon. The Romanic church, built in yellow limestone, is located on a slope and is composed by three aisles, prominent transept and threefold headboard. The one floor cloister, located on the southern side of the church was built in the beginning of the 13th century.
From the several works and remodeling that the cathedral went through, stand the work campaign that took place in the beginning of the 16th century and the works of construction of a renascence Specious Door performed by Architect João de Ruão and the sculptor Nicolau Chanterenne. Standing on the north elevation of the transept of the church, the Specious Door, of high sculpting value, in white limestone, is composed by three overlaid architectural registers, particularly the loggia and the adornment that reconstructs the triumphal Roman arches.
Inside the church stand the headboard, the lantern-tower over the cross, the medieval tombs and the 16th century Seville tiles that encase the columns and the aisles, and that today are circumscribed to some areas and arcosoliums.
In the 18th century, after the expulsion of the Jesuits, the episcopal headquarters were transferred to the Church of Jesus College in the city uptown, known today as the New Cathedral of Coimbra.
Sé Nova de Coimbra
Largo Feira dos EstudantesArcos do Jardim
1887 Alameda Júlio HenriquesPortugal dos Pequenitos
Largo Rossio de Santa ClaraChoupal National Forest
Parque para correr, longas caminhadas.
Neighborhoods
Almedina
Santa Clara