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It’s the Roman city that originated modern Coimbra, and is found about 20 kilometers (12 miles) to the south. It’s now an archaeological site, with a museum explaining the well-preserved mosaics and other finds. See the Conimbriga visitors’ guide. Porto - Just over one hour by train, Porto is the perfect destination after Coimbra.

Coimbra Coimbra Tourism: Best of Coimbra About Coimbra Often overlooked in favor of Porto and Lisbon, Coimbra sits on the banks of the winding Mondego River. After a day spent among the city's medieval architecture and grand university buildings, it's easy to see why Coimbra was Portugal's capital for over a century.