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Coimbra's patron saint is Isabel de Aragon, holy queen. These days she is remembered for the kindness, charity and help she practiced for the poor and most disadvantaged. And also, the day of this city that celebrates her memory with a grand procession and party. type of itinerary commemorative / religious historical / gastronomic route circular / ~12km / urb / easy+ duration of each route: 1 day available all year |
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(next date:) Jul 04 subscription / regulation (pdf) (PT) 
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Starting at the botanical garden, we go to "Alta", university, Joanina library and museums. Passing the river Mondego we go to the convent of St.ª Clara-a-Velha. Going up, we reach the foot of the tomb of Queen St. Elizabeth in St. Clare convent. Returning to the city, we passed by the Igreja de St.ª Cruz and the tomb of D. Afonso Henriques. We go up to Jardim da Sereia and finally to Pedo da Saudade. We finish with a Flute d'Honra. |