Wanders in Coimbra 🎓 The city of the oldest university in Portugal and much more 🇵🇹

#cherryblossom2024 Coimbra is known for the university vibes. But it is more than that. You can spot the fusion between new and old, modern and historical everywhere. 🏫 Of course you have to pay a visit to the university and learn about its importance for Portugal’s history. But if you have time, also explore the gardens, museums, stroll along the river, and of course, explore the food. 😋😋 Coimbra has a different way of preparing some national dishes, so try them there even though you have tried them somewhere else in Portugal. 🐟 You must go to solar do bacalhau, the place is huge and they can prepare any and all kinds of bacalhau (cod fish). So go and explore. 🌟 Another thing you have to try is the “Zé Manel dos Ossos” it is the most iconic restaurant in Coimbra. Super popular but very small. So be prepared to 1 hour queue in average. But honestly, it is worth it. I didn’t want to wait so long, so I went later, about 40min before they close, there was no queue, I was starving, and the service was fast. So going later was a good strategy 🩵 Finally, you probably heard about Fado, traditional music from Portugal. Well, you will learn that Coimbra also has its own way of singing Fado. There are plenty of restaurants with dinner + show. Give it a try. 🎤🎶🖤 #freehotelstay #fado #fadomagic #foodlovers