Coimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈĩbɾɐ]) is a ceety in the municipality o Coimbra in Portugal. Although it served as the naition's caipital durin the Heich Middle Ages, it is better-kent for its university, the University o Coimbra, which, established in 1290, is ane o the auldest in Europe an the auldest academic institution in the Portuguese-speakin warld.

Coimbra
Banner o Coimbra
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Coat of airms o Coimbra
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Kintra Portugal
RegionCentro
SubregionBaixo Mondego
Intermunic. comm.Região de Coimbra
DestrictCoimbra
Pairishes18
Govrenment
 • PresesManuel Machado (PS)
Area
 • Total319.40 km2 (123.32 sq mi)
Highest elevation
499 m (1,637 ft)
Lowest elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total143,396
 • Density450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneWET/WEST (UTC+0/+1)
Postal code
3000
Aurie code292
Coordinates40°12′40″N 8°25′45″W / 40.21111°N 8.42917°W / 40.21111; -8.42917Coordinates: 40°12′40″N 8°25′45″W / 40.21111°N 8.42917°W / 40.21111; -8.42917
PatronRainha Santa Isabel
Websitewww.cm-coimbra.pt

There are mony airchaeological structures which date tae the Roman era, when Coimbra wis the settlement o Aeminium, such as its well-preserved aqueduct an cryptoporticus. Similarly, biggins frae the period when Coimbra served as the caipital o Portugal (frae 1139 tae aboot 1260) still remain. Durin the Late Middle-Ages, wi its decline as the poleetical centre o the Kinrick o Portugal, Coimbra began tae evolve intae a major cultural centre, wi the foondation o the University o Coimbra in 1290. The university, ane o the auldest in Europe, apairt frae attractin mony European an internaitional students, is visitit bi tourists for its monuments an history.

Twin touns — Sister ceeties eedit

Coimbra is twinned wi:[1]


References eedit

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  2. Association of twinnings and international relations of Aix-en-Provence
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  4. "A Message from the Peace Commission: Information on Cambridge's Sister Cities," February 15, 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
  5. Richard Thompson. "Looking to strengthen family ties with 'sister cities'," Boston Globe, October 12, 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
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  7. International Relations – São Paulo City Hall – Official Sister Cities
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