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Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
NatureVisit: ~75 min
Botanical garden of the University of Coimbra, created in 1772 during the Pombaline reform of the university. It spreads across a hillside near the São Sebastião Aqueduct and the centre, with terraces, greenhouses, monumental trees and a large collection of species from different continents. It is a cool green space in the middle of the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra: 3 missions
- Walk the terraces from top to bottomGo up or down the garden's hillside, stopping at the viewpoints to take in the trees and the city.
- Find the biggest tree you canStroll through the garden and pick the specimen that impresses you most for its size or shape. Read its sign if it has one.
- Visit a greenhouse or a terrace of the gardenWalk the terraces and go into a greenhouse if it is open, looking for plants from different climates.
Near Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
University of Coimbra (Paço das Escolas)375 m awayJoanina Library404 m awayMachado de Castro National Museum434 m awayPraça da República447 m awayScience Museum of the University of Coimbra496 m awaySé Velha of Coimbra575 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra?
Walk the terraces from top to bottom, Find the biggest tree you can and Visit a greenhouse or a terrace of the garden.
What is there to see near Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra?
University of Coimbra (Paço das Escolas) (375 m), Joanina Library (404 m) and Machado de Castro National Museum (434 m).
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