During Islamic rule of Coimbra, the town was fortified and walled. The Almedina Gate (also called City Gate or Arch Gate) was the main gate within the city walls and was at the lowest part of the city. It was the busiest and most important...More

Part of the old medieval wall. You will see it if you stroll Rua Ferreira Borges anyway, the main road in the lower town.....or go through the gate to access the Se Velha or the University....steep climb after the gate. We did not bother to...More