Walking Tour: the other side of Coimbra

Embraced by the Mondego River, the enchanting city of Coimbra has countless attractions on both sides of the river.

This is the view over the Santa Clara river side. Relax and enjoy it!

Monastery of Santa-Clara-a-Velha

Closely connected with the figure of Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha had difficulties early on because of its closeness to the Mondego River. Its living conditions worsened throughout time because of continual floods, which led King John IV to order the construction of a new monastery called Santa Clara a Nova (New Saint Clair).

Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova

While in Coimbra, you must visit the Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova, housing the tomb of the Holy Queen, Isabel de Aragão, the Patron Saint of Coimbra. The tomb was sculpted in 1330 by Master Pêro in a single limestone block. The representation of St. James, which can be found in one of the niches, as well as the pilgrim’s stick and the purse of alms, sculpted on the lying statue, witness her role of Pilgrim to Santiago de Compostela.

Quinta das Lágrimas

Revive your romantic side with a visit to the stage of the most well-known Portuguese love story. At Quinta das Lágrimas, where Peter and Inês secretly met, there is a hotel incorporated into the Small Luxury Hotels, surrounded by gardens so rich and diverse that they equal the most complete Botanical Gardens in rarity and exoticism.

Forget the past and the future and fall in love with here and now. Relax your body at an extraordinary spa and let your spirit fly away while discovering this place.

Monastery of Santa-Clara-a-Velha

Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova

Quinta das Lágrimas

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