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🏰 Coimbra: Portugal’s First Capital & The Birth of a Nation!
Coimbra is more than just a university town—it's where Portugal was truly born! Join me as we explore the strategic, historical, and cultural importance of Coimbra, the first capital of Portugal and a city that shaped the nation.
💡 Fun Facts About Coimbra:
✅ Portugal’s 4th largest city with 115,000 residents
✅ Home to the 7th oldest university in the world 🎓 (UNESCO site since 2013)
✅ Former capital of Portugal before Lisbon took over in 1255
✅ Once a Roman settlement with an ancient aqueduct still standing today
📜 History Crash Course:
Remember the 7 major periods of Portuguese history? Today, we dive into Period 2: The Foundation of Portugal (1149), when King Afonso Henriques rebelled against his mother, won the Battle of São Mamede, and declared Portugal’s independence in 1139. But why did he move the capital from Guimarães to Coimbra in 1131?
🌍 Why Coimbra?
📍 Almost equidistant between Lisbon & Porto
🌊 Close to the ocean & the Mondego River for trade
🌿 Surrounded by fertile farmland & forests
🛡️ A strategic stronghold for Afonso Henriques’ conquest of Lisbon in 1147
🎥 We explore:
🏛️ The Royal Palace of Alcáçova – once Afonso’s throne room, now part of the University!
⛪ Igreja Santa Cruz – the resting place of Portugal’s first king
🏛️ The Aqueduto de São Sebastião – a Roman legacy that still stands today
🍽️ Also, a legendary meal at Manuel dos Ossos and a stay at Hotel Mondego for just €70!
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