Coimbra City absolutely contributes in justifying the famous saying: "Lisbon shows off, Braga prays, Coimbra studies and Porto works." In Coimbra city, you can see the University of Coimbra. The univerty of Coimbra is the oldest Europes one of the oldest building. The university attracts a lot of tourists and visitors from all over the world, because of its lovely monumental buildings and history. The lovely buildings and monuments make this place an important tourist place. You can walk around the botanical garden of the university. When you are here you must see places like Roman ruins of Conimbriga as well as the cathedrals of Coimbra City.

Coimbra city was earlier known as Aeminium in Roman times. In 465 and 468 the city was captured and partially plundered by the Germanic people. Many monuments and building in the city dates from early period like the old cathedral, church of St James, and Santa Cruz Monastery. Santa Cruz Monastery is the most important Portuguese monastic institution. The city was divided into two parts in the middle ages. The upper city was where the aristocrats and the clergy people lived and the lower city where the commercial activities took place.

Monastry of Santa Clara-a-Velha is the most important building build in a Gothic style. The old town of coimbra can be seen from the south bank of the Mondego, with the well-known clock tower of the University of Coimbra. On all sides of Coimbra you can find some of the old university buildings along with the renowned library.

To get to Coimbra you have to hire a car from Portugal. You can hire a car easily and in a cost effective manner. In Portugal with the hired car you can view all the beautiful and enchanting must see places like the beaches, monuments, historic buildings, chapels, domes and many more. You can book for a car hire in advance by making appropriate searches regarding the car hire agencies and the cost of cars. Some of the car hire companies allow pick up and drop off facilities for their customers. So make proper decision before booking in advance.