Coimbra University, Coimbra, Portugal
Courtyard of the Alcáçova Royal Palace turned University
Established in 1290 in Lisbon, Coimbra University went through a number of relocations until it was moved permanently to its current city in 1537, being one of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, the oldest university of Portugal, and one of the country's largest museums of higher education and research institutions. On 22 June 2013, UNESCO added the university to its World Heritage List.
Coimbra University, Coimbra, Portugal
Courtyard of the Alcáçova Royal Palace turned University
Established in 1290 in Lisbon, Coimbra University went through a number of relocations until it was moved permanently to its current city in 1537, being one of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, the oldest university of Portugal, and one of the country's largest museums of higher education and research institutions. On 22 June 2013, UNESCO added the university to its World Heritage List.