Arco e Torre de Almedina
The Almedina arch was part of the medieval walls, going back to the XI century, as the
Arabian toponym that means “the city” indicates. Nowadays it is the entrance to the ancient Coimbra, where you may observe a sculpture from the João de Ruão workshop.
- Towers
- True
Characteristics
- tuesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
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