Coimbra Travel Forum

I was thinking that it would be nice to get a very quick peek in Coimbra, getting off the train on the way to Porto from Lisbon and then hopping on again. If we want to just take a quick look at the churches, university, etc., would two hours, maybe three, be enough? I know we won't get a great overview or anything, but we don't have much time in Porto so we can't stay too long.

What could be done in two hours in the town?

Thanks!

Well, Coimbra is not a big town, but I think you should stay there at least four or five hours.

Ciao!

If you just walk and look around you can view the Old Town sights: University, Old and New Cathedrals, in about 2 hours, 3 is better. Use buses rather than the train, as the bus station is near the center and the train station is not.

Beware there are three strain stations in Coimbra.

Thanks.:)