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Mondego River

The Rio Mondego is the longest river located exclusively in Portuguese territory. It has its source in Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal (i.e. except the Portuguese islands). It runs 234 km from the Gouveia municipality (at 1425 metres) in Serra da Estrela, to its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean next to the city of Figueira da Foz. It flows through the districts of Guarda, Viseu and Coimbra, all in Centro Region.

Located at 40.2132, -8.34479 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Rivers of Portugal, Mondego basin, Coimbra

Aeminium

Aeminium was the ancient name of the city of Coimbra, in Portugal. The Romans founded the civitas of Aeminium in this place at the time of Augustus, which came under the protection of nearby Conimbriga situated some 15 km away to the south. The Roman city was encircled by a wall, and followed an orthogonal plan, with the cardo maximus and decumanus maximus crossing at the Forum. An aqueduct existed, the remains of which were incorporated into a latter medieval renovation.

Located at 40.2086, -8.4257 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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History of Coimbra, Roman towns and cities in Portugal, Ancient Roman geography, Ancient Roman Empire

New Cathedral of Coimbra

The New Cathedral of Coimbra is the current bishopric seat of the city of Coimbra, in Portugal. The Cathedral is located near the historical University of Coimbra in the upper part of the town (Alta de Coimbra).

Located at 40.2097, -8.4246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Roman Catholic cathedrals in Portugal, Cathedrals in Portugal, Buildings and structures in Coimbra, Jesuit churches, Visitor attractions in Coimbra

National Museum Machado de Castro

The National Museum Machado de Castro (Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro) is an art museum in Coimbra, Portugal, named after the renowned Portuguese sculptor Joaquim Machado de Castro. It is one of the most important art museums in Portugal, and is housed in the former Bishop's Palace . During the Middle Ages, this palace was built over the Roman forum of Aeminium (Roman name of Coimbra) and nowadays its remains can be visited on the lower floors of the museum.

Located at 40.2088, -8.42549 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Culture in Coimbra, Art museums and galleries in Portugal, Sculpture galleries, Biographical museums in Portugal, National museums of Portugal, Buildings and structures in Coimbra, Visitor attractions in Coimbra

Sé Nova (Coimbra)

Sé Nova is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Coimbra, in the city of Coimbra. It has a population of 8,295 inhabitants and a total area of 1.43 km².

Located at 40.21, -8.417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Parishes of Coimbra

Science Museum of the University of Coimbra

The Science Museum of the University of Coimbra (Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra) gathers the historical scientific collections of several units of the University of Coimbra, in Coimbra, Portugal.

Located at 40.2102, -8.4237 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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University of Coimbra, Museums in Portugal, Science museums, Technology museums, Natural history museums