Coimbra is a city in central Portugal and the capital of the Coimbra Region.

Coimbra is located on hilly terrain on the north bank of the Mondego River.

It was the capital of Portugal from 1139 to 1260 and was later replaced by Lisbon. It is an attractive city, second only to Lisbon and Porto.

Coimbra is famous for the University of Coimbra, one of the most prestigious universities in Portugal.

The University of Coimbra is the oldest in Portugal and was the inspiration for the design of the wizarding school in Harry Potter in the movie.

Harry Potter's black robes were also inspired by the uniforms of the University of Coimbra.

Coimbra's industry is dominated by food, leather, pottery, and shoes. Railroad and road hub. There are underground corridors of stone bridges from the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries, libraries and museums, etc.

The history of the city of Coimbra is closely linked to the historical development of the University.

Once the ancient capital of Portugal, it has a deep historical and cultural excavation, It has witnessed the establishment of the Portuguese Kingdom and even the Portuguese language originated here.

Handicrafts, bachelor's uniforms, and fado singers' robes are the three special products of Coimbra. It also has one of the most characteristic botanical gardens in Europe.

The Mondego River, which runs through the city of Coimbra, is not as grand and large as the Tejo River in Lisbon or the Douro River in Porto, but the picturesque scenery along the river decorates the entire old city of Coimbra with splendor.

Every day, it receives visitors from all over the world.

As you walk along the river, you often encounter students of the University of Coimbra reading books by the river, and the sounds of reading, wind, and water are intertwined.

In addition to the strong cultural atmosphere, Coimbra also has a Portuguese miniature landscape park with miniature models of famous Portuguese buildings, which the government hopes to show people Portugal in this way.

There are also many places to visit around the city of Coimbra.

About an hour's drive west, one can reach one of Portugal's golden shores, a popular summer resort for Coimbraites, who head there to enjoy the sunny beaches in summer.

From here, one soon enters the inland province of Beira, home to the highest mountain in mainland Portugal, Mount Star.

For a country as long and narrow as Portugal on the Atlantic coast, the annual minimum temperature is usually between 5 and 6 degrees, so it is difficult for people to enjoy the pleasures of the snowy and icy world.

The Star Mountain area is over 2000 meters above sea level, and in winter, it always snows heavily, providing the long-awaited Portuguese with a rare snowy world. Leisurely people will drive there to enjoy the snowy scenery, and those who love snow sports can also try their hands on the ski slopes.