the tower was once the tallest building in portugal
|
front of the cathedral
|
looking over the river from up high
|
fountains next to the crystal palace (which is neither crystaline nor palatial)
|
looking downriver to the ocean
|
looking back upriver towards downtown
|
some variety in tile colors
|
train station where Erik spent an hour waiting for the next train going in the RIGHT direction
|
It's very quiet here...
|
Hey! Finally, a train!
|
Looking over Coimbra
|
main square at the old university
|
old rooftops, new bridge
|
hills disappearing into the distance
|
gate of Minerva at the old university
|
Minerva herself
|
misc cathedral
|
new cathedral across the street
|
chapel at the old university
|
a mighty big organ...
|
lecture hall
|
...and the benches really don't look comfortable
|
IMG_1094.JPG
|
gate in the old city wall
|
though the top part of the tower seems slightly more modern
|
looking out over the minho river
|
Coimbra
|
the old cathedral
|
sunset
|
repacking in a small hotel room
|
view from hotel
|
carnaval kids parade?
|
more of the parade through Coimbra
|