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Sunset

Golden Hour at the University

Catch the late afternoon light on the University campus before settling in for evening Fado.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:54

    Café Santa Cruz

    Grab a coffee and pastry at Café Santa Cruz. It is a short walk from the University gates and open late enough to fit your schedule.

  2. 18:24

    University of Coimbra

    Walk up to the University of Coimbra. Spend the remaining half hour wandering the grounds and finding a quiet spot in the library square or courtyard to watch the sky change.

  3. 18:54

    University of Coimbra

    Watch the sun set toward the W. The light fades quickly, turning the stone facades warm and then grey.

  4. 19:24

    àCapella

    End the evening with a drink and live Fado at àCapella. It is a traditional bar where you can listen to Portuguese guitar tunes and experience the local culture.

Local tip

The University is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time to explore after sunset. ÀCapella opens at 19:00, so it will be ready for you as the light fades.

Check before you go

  • Café Santa Cruz is open until 24:00 on weekdays and weekends.
  • The University of Coimbra closes at 22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Coimbra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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