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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    118km (73 miles) S of Porto, 198km (123 miles) N of Lisbon Coimbra, known as Portugal's most romantic city, was the inspiration for the song "April in Portugal." On the weather-washed right bank of the muddy Mondego, this city of medieval... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Arriving By Train -- Coimbra has two train stations: Estação Coimbra-A, Largo das Ameias, and Estação Coimbra-B, 5km (3 miles) west of central Coimbra. For information, call (tel. 808/208-208). Coimbra-B station is mainly for trains coming... Continue reading »

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