Coimbra is divided into two distinct areas:

• Alta (upper town): Is the older part, which is entered through Arco de Almedina, a gateway that brings back memories of the Arab occupation. The upper town consists of steep narrow streets, where the "republics" (typical communal student residences) are to be found, as well as some of the city´s most important buildings Sé Velha (Old Cathedral), Sé Nova (New Cathedral), the University and the Casa de Sub-Ripas.
• Baixa (lower town): By the river, where most of the city is commercial activity is concentrated. Beyond the university, Coimbra has much else to offer the visitor not least an array of medieval churches. Accessing the old part of the city through the Arco de Almedina, we find two cathedrals known as Se Velha (old) and Se Nova (new) referring to their respective ages, and though the ‘new’ one dates back to the 17th century its senior was founded in 1170.

Coimbra contains several important archeological remains and some of them are even dating back to the time when it was the Roman town of Aeminium.

Museu Machado de Castro: one of the most important art museums in Portugal, containing Roman material from excavations, medieval sarcophaguses, Romanesque and Gothic sculpture in stone and wood, goldsmiths' work, furniture, tapestries, porcelain, paintings.

University of Coimbra: It was founded in 1290 and also holds the University library, which is decorated with engraved wood in green, red and gold. The library now operates as a museum with a collection about of 300,000 volumes.

Botanical Gardens: It was created by the Marquis of Pombal and are generally regarded as some of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Portugal, covering an area up to 13 hectares.

Sé Velha (Coimbra Old Cathedral): The Cathedral dates back from the reign of King Afonso Henriques and is based on Romanesque style, which was popular at that period in Coimbra. It is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Portugal.

Sé Nova (Coimbra New Cathedral): originally the church of the Jesuit university of Coimbra, was started in 1598 and finished around 1640. The upper Baroque facade was completed in the 18th Century and contrasts with the lower original facade in the strict Mannerist style.

Convent of Santa Clara-a-Velha: located on the left bank of Mondego River is a nice representative of Gothic style in Portugal.

Monastery of Santa Cruz: a National Pantheon where the tombs of King D. Afonso Henriques, 1st King of Portugal and his son, King D. Sancho I, can be found.

Aqueduct: Coimbra’s well preserved aqueduct is an example of its Roman origins

Portugal dos Pequenitos: theme park, founded in 1940, a small version of Portugal. It has several diminutive scale models of typical houses and monuments all around from Portugal and some of its former colonies.

Coimbra Municipal Stadium: built for EURO 2004, hosts the local football team from Portugal top division “Academica” also known as “Os estudantes” (the students) or “Briosa”.

Mondego River: goes through Coimbra city, makes the old city bright and beautiful with the nice scenery on both banks.

Conímbriga Ruins: the most important Roman remains from Roman settlement in Portugal lies 16 km south of Coimbra. The city's walls are largely intact, and the mosaic floors and foundations of many houses and public buildings are amazingly well preserved.

Quinta das Lágrimas: It was at Quinta das Lagrimas that in XIV century Prince Pedro e Ines de Castro lived they forbidden love affair. Legend says that it was there that Ines cried for the last time, wilhe been pierced by the daggers of the killers send by King Afonso. Pedros’s father. Her blood still colors the stoned-bed of the fountain that was born of her tears.

Pedro and Inês Walking Bridge: pedestrian bridge over the Mondego River, which includes a Cycle via, was made to connect the Mondego Green Park with the left bank of the river.

Penedo da Saudade: It´s an garden that has partial views of Coimbra skyline and the Coimbra City Stadium. According to the legend, nothing remained the same after the death of Inês de Castro. It used to be a relaxing and isolated place, where D. Pedro used to come to grieve the loss of his beloved Inês. It is said that this mourning and sadness gave this place its name.

Figueira da Foz: located at the mouth of the Mondego river, 40 km west of Coimbra, Figueira is a coastal city with several beaches, seaport facilities and a casino (Casino da Figueira).

Basófias: the trip on the board the Basófias in the River Mondego lasts about 1 hour, and consists of a sort river cruise passing the following point interest: Santa Clara Bridge, Açude Bridge, Praça da Canção (Concert Park), Lapa dos Esteios, Rainha Santa Isabel Bridge, Quinta das Varandas, Bentos Island.

Fun(tastic) Coimbra: it´s a panoramic bus that provides a panoramic trip in a open-top double-decker bus, passing the most interesting spots in the city, including viewpoints and historic places. Lasting 1 hour, with recorded information in several languages.