Things to Do in Louriçal

There are 3 attractions in Louriçal. University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia, historic university district with ancient academic buildings, is the most popular.

1

University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia

Historic university district with ancient academic buildings

Historical Site

2

Battle of Aljubarrota

Historic 1385 battlefield site near Aljubarrota

Museum

3

Estádio Cidade de Coimbra

Modern Coimbra stadium near university, hosted Euro matches

Stadium

4

Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa

Multiuse Leiria stadium built for Euro 2004

Stadium

5

Monastery of the Holy Cross (Coimbra)

Coimbra monastery featuring Romanesque and Baroque architecture

Temple

6

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

Romanesque cathedral in Coimbra dating from medieval period

Church

7

Conímbriga

Extensive Roman ruins near Coimbra with intricate mosaics

Ruins

8

Sanctuary of Fátima

Major Catholic pilgrimage site linked to Marian apparitions

Religious Site

9

New Cathedral of Coimbra

Baroque university-era cathedral overlooking Coimbra

Church

10

Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Fátima)

Modern basilica at Fátima pilgrimage complex

Church

11

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria

Cathedral in Leiria, seat of the diocese

Church

12

Monastery of Batalha

Gothic-Manueline monastery commemorating 1385 Portuguese victory

Historical Site