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The Masters and Postgraduate Studies Fair will take place at the D. Pedro V Market on April 29th.
The D. Pedro V Municipal Market will host the “Unlimited Future” master’s and postgraduate studies fair on April 29th. This initiative brings together more than 50 national and international higher education institutions to support students in choosing their academic path after graduation. The event takes place between 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM, on the upper […]
Coimbra marches for reading from Praça 8 de Maio to Portagem to mark World Book Day
Coimbra will once again take to the streets to celebrate books and reading with a Reading March on April 23rd, starting at 10:30 am, between Praça 8 de Maio and Largo da Portagem. The initiative, which marks World Book and Copyright Day, is promoted by the Coimbra Municipal Library, in conjunction with the Coimbra Library […]
Freedom Day in Coimbra celebrated with a concert by the band Cara de Espelho
Praça do Comércio will host a concert offered by the Coimbra City Council to commemorate the April 1974 Revolution. The band Cara de Espelho will present songs from “B”, the title of their most recent album. The concert is scheduled for 6:00 PM on April 25th. The Cara de Espelho collective will be in Coimbra […]
Coimbra Municipal Museum with a special program for the International Day for Monuments and Sites.
The Coimbra City Council is marking the 2026 International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18) with a series of initiatives taking place on Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18. This year, the theme proposed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) – “Living Heritage: Emergency Response in Conflict and Disaster Contexts” […]
Estação Nova hosts urban festival between May 8th and 10th
Coimbra’s Estação Nova train station will host the bash — Urban Festival, an event that combines urban culture, gastronomy, and music, from May 8th to 10th. The initiative, promoted by BREW! and co-organized by the Coimbra City Council, will take place in the old train station building. Over three days, the space will host a […]
Mercado Municipal D. Pedro V com animação infantil gratuita aos sábados a partir de dia 4 de abril
The D. Pedro V Municipal Market will offer free children’s entertainment every Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, starting April 4th, as part of the “Children’s Mornings in the Market Square” initiative, promoted by the Coimbra City Council. The initiative includes inflatable structures with constant monitoring, ensuring the safety of children, and is part […]
“Outdoor” Project returns to Coimbra with work by Joana Ramalho at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market
Coimbra joins the “Outdoor’26” project once again, an initiative by the Association for Creative and Artistic Development – P28, which transforms billboards into platforms for contemporary art. The first work, by Joana Ramalho, is already on display on the façade of the D. Pedro V Municipal Market, following last year’s showcase of seven works on […]
Everything You’re Entitled To” initiative promotes consumer literacy at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market
The “Tudo a Que Tem Direito” initiative took place on March 27 at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market in Coimbra, with the aim of raising awareness and informing citizens about their rights as consumers. Promoted by the Coimbra Social Network’s “Housing” Working Group, within the scope of the 2026 Action Plan and as part […]
Coimbra Municipal Museum presents April program with proposals for all ages
The Coimbra Municipal Museum (MMC) has prepared, for the month of April, a diverse programme that brings together educational activities for school audiences with visits, workshops, and cultural initiatives aimed at the general public, marking relevant dates with a special focus on the International Day for Monuments and Sites. In April, the Chiado Building and […]
Coimbra Contemporary Art Centre with special Easter program
During the month of April, the Coimbra Contemporary Art Centre (CACC) will once again open its backstage to the public with the “Doors Wide Shut” program. This initiative coincides with the Easter school break, inviting participants of all ages to explore the exhibition space in a creative way. During April, the “Doors Wide Shut” program […]
BAIXA’o’SOM Festival returns to Coimbra in June with three days of street concerts and an international premiere
The BAIXA’o’SOM festival returns to Coimbra’s Baixa district on June 12, 13 and 14, featuring concerts and musical routes in public spaces, and will be preceded, on April 3 and 4, by the initiative “Strike Up the Bands”. This year’s edition is marked by the participation, for the first time, of an international band: the […]
Coimbra to expand video surveillance system in Baixa and Parque Verde
The Coimbra City Council today, March 27, awarded the contract to expand the city’s video surveillance system, which will reinforce coverage in the downtown area and in the Mondego Green Park. The project represents an investment of 348,977.97 euros, including VAT, has an execution period of 196 days and will be carried out by the […]
Coimbra City Council approves extraordinary support for traders at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market
At today’s Executive meeting, March 23, Coimbra City Council approved a proposal to adopt extraordinary support measures for traders, concessionaires and agricultural producers at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market. The support comes in the wake of the constraints caused by the landslide at Cerca de Santo Agostinho. The measure provides for the exemption of […]
D. Pedro V Municipal Market opens on Good Friday and has an operating schedule for 2026
The D. Pedro V Municipal Market, in Coimbra, will be open on Good Friday, April 3, maintaining its usual operation on that holiday. The information is contained in Coimbra City Council Notice no. 61/2026, which establishes the market’s operating calendar throughout 2026. According to the Notice, the market will also be open on other specific […]
Around 600 firefighters are taking part in the IV Elite International Backbreaker in Coimbra this Saturday
The 4th edition of the Elite Quebra Costas Internacional will be held next Saturday, March 21, in Coimbra, bringing together around 600 firefighters from all over the country and from international delegations, in one of the most demanding physical challenges dedicated to protection and rescue operatives. The event was presented this morning, March 17, at […]
Crochet Social” installation in Rua Fernandes Tomás opens on March 22nd
The “Crochet Social” installation in Rua Fernandes Tomás, in Coimbra’s Alta district, opens on March 22. This community cultural action, which has been running for 14 years, aims to raise awareness of the problem of the social isolation of the elderly, transforming the street into a space for art, meeting and socializing through the exhibition […]
Coimbra Women’s Race to be held on May 2 and already over a thousand registered
The 1st edition of the Remax White Corrida da Mulher de Coimbra will be held on May 2, bringing together participants in a five-kilometer run or walk with the start scheduled for late afternoon. The initiative, organized by the Associação Recreativa Casaense – Escola de Atletismo de Coimbra, in partnership with Coimbra City Council and […]
Almedina Gallery hosts exhibition of work by ESEC Art and Design students
The Almedina Gallery in Coimbra is hosting an exhibition of works by students from the Art and Design degree course at the Coimbra School of Education (ESEC) between March 12 and June 7. The opening is scheduled for 3 p.m. next Thursday, March 12, and will be attended by the Coimbra City Council’s Councillor for […]
Coimbra Book Fair at Manuel Braga Park with registration until February 22
The registration period for participation in the 47th edition of the Coimbra Book Fair, which will take place from June 19 to 28 in Manuel Braga Park, is now open. Those interested in taking part in the Fair’s exhibitors, promoted by Coimbra City Council (CM), can sign up until February 22, by filling in the participation […]
Market Elevator reconnects Coimbra’s Baixa and Alta from tomorrow
The Municipal Urban Transport Services of Coimbra (SMTUC) inform that the Market Lift will reopen to the public from tomorrow, Monday, January 26, after a period of maintenance work. This intervention has made it possible to reinforce the safety, reliability and comfort conditions of the equipment, which ensures the connection between the Baixa and Alta […]
Entries open for the IV Elite International Backbreaker, on March 21 in Coimbra
Registration is now open for the 4th edition of the “Elite Quebra Costas Internacional” endurance race, which will take place on March 21, 2026, in Coimbra. Organized by the Companhia de Bombeiros Sapadores de Coimbra, with institutional support from Coimbra City Council, the initiative will once again bring together national and international firefighters in a […]
Saturday’s Coimbra Antiques Fair canceled due to weather conditions
In view of the weather forecast for the next few days, the Coimbra Antiques Fair, scheduled for Saturday, January 24, has been canceled. The initiative, which was to open the set of 12 editions scheduled for 2026, will return in February, at Praça do Comércio, on the 28th. Organized by Coimbra City Council for 34 […]
Free @Baixa Coimbra project training runs until March
The @Baixa Coimbra municipal project, funded under the Digital Business Neighborhoods initiative, continues to promote free training sessions aimed primarily at traders in downtown Coimbra, with the aim of strengthening skills in the areas of innovation, business strategy, security, communication and digital promotion. The training sessions are held in partnership with the Coimbra School of […]
Metrobus works | Traffic restrictions on Rua Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes
Metro Mondego and Coimbra City Council inform that, as of January 13, a new phase of the Metrobus works will begin on Rua Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes, on the section of the Hospital Line, promoted by Infraestruturas de Portugal. This phase corresponds to the final works of the intervention, including paving the road, making sidewalks, […]
Christmas comes to Coimbra with lights, market, concerts and a Village in Portugal dos Pequenitos
The Municipality of Coimbra presents the Coimbra Christmas 2025 program, which runs from late November to January 6, with activities for all ages. Markets, music, heritage, a free tourist train, videomapping, and the “Christmas Village” at Portugal dos Pequenitos invite people to enjoy the city outdoors, support local businesses, and attract visitors to the municipality. […]
Christmas magic illuminates Coimbra until Three Kings’ Day
Coimbra inaugurated its Christmas lights at the end of the afternoon, in a symbolic moment that brought together mayors and hundreds of people who filled the downtown area. The Christmas lights officially mark the start of the Christmas season, which lasts until January 6 and aims to attract visitors, boost local commerce and reinforce the […]
4.2nd edition of the free training project “Programming the Future” now open for applications
Registration is now open for the 4th edition of the “Programming the Future” project, promoted by Coimbra City Council, in partnership with SIC Esperança and with the support of Google.Org. The free initiative aims to create digital rooms to train young people between the ages of 18 and 30 in the areas of programming, coding […]
“Cantinho ConTacto” promotes intercultural encounters at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market
The D. Pedro V Municipal Market is hosting the “Cantinho ConTacto – Space for Intercultural Encounters” project, a joint initiative of the Inclusão ConTacto Association, the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra (LAbJogos) and the Municipality of Coimbra. Weekly meetings for all ages The activity takes place weekly, on Wednesdays, […]
Sustainable Irrigation Project moves into a new phase of experimentation as part of #CoimbraCityLab
The Sustainable Irrigation project, hosted at #CoimbraCityLab, the living experimentation laboratory of the Municipality of Coimbra, has moved on to a new phase of experimentation. The technological solution has been installed in Jardim da Manga, where it is currently being validated in a real environment. The aim of this stage is to test and validate […]
Coimbra Municipal Museum with free admission this Saturday, October 25
Entrance to the Coimbra Municipal Museum (MMC) is free this Saturday, October 25, as it is every fourth Saturday of the month. The Coimbra Contemporary Art Centre (CACC), on the other hand, is closed and the PAF program (De Portas Amplamente Fechadas) is taking place from Monday to Friday, while a new exhibition is being […]
Coimbra City Council celebrates Carlos Paredes’ centenary with music at bus stops
Citizens and visitors to Coimbra can, since yesterday, October 15, (re)discover the timeless music of Carlos Paredes at the city’s main bus stops. The initiative by Coimbra City Council (CM), implemented by its Museology Division, in conjunction with the Coimbra Municipal Urban Transport Services (SMTUC), is a tribute to the legacy of the master of […]
Coimbra City Council organizes visit to the archaeological heritage of the Pátio da Inquisição on October 28th
The Coimbra City Council (CM), through the Archaeology Office, is promoting an accompanied visit to the Pátio da Inquisição on October 28 at 2:15 p.m., as part of the municipal program to enhance and publicize the city’s archaeological heritage. The initiative aims to show the results of the interventions carried out in this historic space, […]
Applications for the Women’s Entrepreneurship Award 2025
Applications for the 2025 edition of the Coimbra City Council Female Entrepreneurship Award close on October 19. Applications must be made through the online services of Coimbra City Council (CM), by registering on the platform and using the electronic form available for this purpose. The municipal award, which is divided into two categories (Project Award […]
Verão a Dois Tempos mobilized more than 10,000 people in 4 months of cultural programming
From June to September this year, downtown Coimbra was once again the scene of an intense cultural program with the free Summer in Two Times program. An initiative promoted by Coimbra City Council (CM), in co-organization with four local cultural entities: Associação Há Baixa, Blue House, CAV / Encontros de Fotografia and Jazz ao Centro […]
Coimbra City Council relaunches campaign for responsible adoption of animals from the Municipal Kennel
The Coimbra City Council (CM) has relaunched the campaign to raise awareness of the responsible adoption of animals from the Municipal Kennel, an initiative that had its first edition in September 2024. The aim is to reinforce the importance of adopting consciously and to give visibility to the animals awaiting a new family. The campaign […]
Coimbra’s downtown with new digital street furniture
The new digital street furniture installed in downtown Coimbra, as part of the @Baixa Coimbra project, funded by the Digital Business Neighborhoods program of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), was officially presented today, October 1. The installation and operationalization process is underway, covering a total of ten Interactive Digital Mupis, nine Digital Benches, two […]
CACC presents educational program in October as part of the “Double Shadow” exhibition
During the month of October, the Coimbra Contemporary Art Centre (CACC) is running an educational program associated with the exhibition “Sombra Dupla” (Double Shadow), on display until the 12th. The initiative, promoted by Coimbra City Council, includes accompanied visits and various proposals for artistic mediation aimed at different audiences. As part of the exhibition, six […]
Coimbra Municipal Museum presents educational and cultural program for October
The Coimbra Municipal Museum (MMC) has prepared a diverse programme of educational and cultural initiatives for October, aimed at schools, families, and the general public. The programme, promoted by the Coimbra City Council, includes themed workshops, theatrical visits, urban walks, and temporary exhibitions. The month opens on October 2 at the Chiado Building with the […]
Elements of Roman Architecture” exhibition in the atrium of the Town Hall
The exhibition “Elements of Roman Architecture”, promoted by the Coimbra City Council Archaeology Office, is on display in the lobby of the City Hall. The exhibition, which is free to enter, can be visited until January 30, 2026. The exhibition consists of two panels that present construction materials and techniques used in Roman times, with […]
Coimbra City Council offers selective collection of bio-waste through the L.ai app
It is now possible to schedule the selective collection of bio-waste through the digital application L.ai – Holistic Waste Management. The functionality is in a pilot phase and is, for now, available in the area between Vale das Flores and Solum, covering households and local establishments, including the catering sector. Adherence to the service is […]
Coimbra will have a single ticket for various cultural venues in the city
At the Executive meeting on September 22, Coimbra City Council approved the proposal to create a single ticket for access to spaces at the University of Coimbra, Portugal dos Pequenitos and the Coimbra Municipal Museum. The measure is the result of a partnership between the three institutions and aims to promote an integrated cultural offer […]
Chiado building open until midnight on Friday to mark European Researchers’ Night
The Chiado Building of the Coimbra Municipal Museum will be open until midnight next Friday, September 26, to mark the European Researchers’ Night (EIR). Located in Rua Ferreira Borges, in the city’s downtown, the space joins the program of this international initiative, which in Coimbra spreads over several streets and squares with dozens of activities […]
Coimbra celebrates European Researchers’ Night on September 26
The European Researchers’ Night (EIR) returns to Coimbra on Friday, September 26, under the motto “SCIGLO – Science for Global Challenges”. Between 5pm and midnight, the city’s downtown will be transformed into a “Science Route”, with 93 meeting points for researchers and the public, from Largo da Portagem to Praça 8 de Maio, passing through […]
Manifesta 17 presented in Coimbra with Rua da Sofia as one of its epicenters
The 17th edition of Manifesta – European Nomadic Biennial, which will take place in Coimbra in 2028, was presented today, September 17. The session took place in the Cloister of the Colégio da Graça, in Rua da Sofia, which will be one of the epicenters of this important international event. The ceremony was attended by […]
Municipal Strategic Council discusses entrepreneurship and creative industries in Coimbra
The Coimbra Municipal Strategic Council for Development (CEMDC) met on September 12 at the LUFAPO HUB building to discuss the future of the municipality and learn about projects linked to entrepreneurship and the creative industries. On the agenda for the third meeting of the year was a presentation of the activities of the Ceramics and […]
Coimbra City Council installs automatic control in streets with conditioned access in Baixa
The Coimbra City Council (CM) has invested around half a million euros to install an automatic entry and exit control system for vehicles on streets that already have conditioned car access in the city center. The project is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) under the “Digital Business Neighborhoods” initiative. The Coimbra City […]
@Baixa Coimbra promotes new free training courses for traders in September
The municipal project @Baixa Coimbra, funded under the Digital Shopping Neighborhoods initiative, will host a new cycle of free training sessions in September, promoted by the Coimbra School of Hospitality and Tourism. The actions are open to the general public, but with a special focus on downtown merchants, and seek to strengthen digital skills, customer […]
Almalaguês weaving on display in the SHIFT Welcome Center window
The window of the SHIFT Coimbra project’s Welcome Center, located on Rua Ferreira Borges, in the city’s downtown, is hosting, until mid-October, an exhibition of Almalaguês weaving, which was recently awarded the European Heritage Prize. The exhibition aims precisely to mark the recent distinction awarded to the application “Almalaguês: weaving tomorrow from the tapestry of time”, […]
Coimbra City Council acquires 16th century house in historic center
The Coimbra City Council (CM) formalized today, August 20, the deed for the acquisition of two properties located on Rua do Sargento-Mor, next to the Adro de Cima, in the heart of the city’s historic center. The buildings are a “rare example” of a 16th century townhouse, representative of a type of housing that has […]
Antiques fair livens up downtown Coimbra next Saturday
The Coimbra City Council is organizing another monthly edition of the Feira de Velharias, next Saturday, the 23rd, this time on the pedestrian axis linking Praça 8 de Maio and Rua Ferreira Borges. The change of location is due to the occupation of Praça do Comércio with programming as part of the “Verão a Dois […]
“The Heart of Ukraine in Coimbra” returns to the Municipal Market next Sunday
The Market Square, in the D. Pedro V Municipal Market, will host the second edition of “The Heart of Ukraine in Coimbra” next Sunday, August 24, an event celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day with free admission and continuous programming between 11:00 and 22:00. Highlights include a charity concert by the band UHF at 18:30. Also as […]
Green Bear Project moves forward with QR Codes in Jardim da Manga and Vale das Flores Linear Park
The Green Bear, a pilot project for technological innovation and citizenship, developed by students and teachers from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Coimbra and integrated into the #CoimbraCityLab, continues to make progress with its experimentation in Coimbra and two metal signs with QR Codes have now been installed in Jardim […]
Replacement of luminaires in downtown Coimbra completed as part of FlexIP pilot project
On July 29, Coimbra City Council completed the replacement of more than 140 public lighting fixtures in the downtown area, as part of the FlexIP pilot project, developed in partnership with E-Redes. The intervention focused on “lantern” type luminaires, which have now been replaced by new generation equipment with LED technology and a point-to-point control […]
Coimbra City Council buys building in Beco do Bacalhau for 100 thousand euros
On July 18, Coimbra City Council formalized the purchase of an urban building in Beco do Bacalhau, next to Rua Direita, in the city centre, for 100,000 euros, as part of the exercise of the right of first refusal. The deed of purchase and sale was signed between the municipality and the five owners of […]
Coimbra Medieval Fair starts tomorrow afternoon at Largo da Sé Velha
It’s already tomorrow, July 18, that the oldest medieval historical recreation in the country begins in the historic center of Coimbra. The 30th edition of the Medieval Fair, dedicated to the theme “The Reign of the Almost Perfect Couple: Dom Dinis and Santa Isabel”, will run until Sunday in Largo da Sé Velha, with extensions […]
Largo das Ameias mural with QR Code explaining the legend of the “Battle of the Snake”
The new mural by artist Mário Belém, created on the façade located at the intersection of Avenida Fernão de Magalhães with Rua da Sota and Rua Adelino Veiga, in Largo das Ameias, has had a QR Code since yesterday, July 16, so that visitors can find out a little more about the legend that inspired […]
Coimbra institutions collectively commit to territorial innovation
Diverse Coimbra institutions signed a collective commitment today, July 14, to consolidate the Municipality as an innovative territory, both nationally and internationally, valuing active resources and strengthening synergy between entities. The signing of the Collective Commitment to Collaboration and Cooperation for Innovation in the Municipality of Coimbra – “Coimbra Inovação”, promoted by the Coimbra City […]
Diogo de Castilho Prize
The big winner was the ‘ERPI Coimbra’ project, a rehabilitation of the former A Ideal factory into a residential facility for the elderly. Designed by Nuno Valentim, Arquitectura, Lda, the project received a prize of 10,000 euros, which was awarded during the City Day celebrations on July 4. Two honorable mentions were also awarded: to […]
Coimbra City Council invests in more student accommodation in the city center through the Coimbra Viva fund
The Coimbra City Council (CM) has integrated two properties into the Coimbra Viva I fund, increasing its participation by 646,500 euros. The operation, formalized last week, aims to support the creation of new student residences and promote urban regeneration in the city centre. The deed took place in the presence of the Councillor for Urbanism, […]
Coimbra launches Marketplace to modernize and promote downtown digital commerce
The Marketplace @Baixa Coimbra, a new digital platform created to promote, enhance and boost local commerce in the city’s historic area, was officially presented today, June 27, in the Salão Nobre of the Paços do Concelho. The event was attended by the mayor of Coimbra, José Manuel Silva, the vice-president Francisco Veiga and the councillor […]
Coimbra City Council launches tender to reinforce video surveillance system with installation of 38 more cameras
The public tender to extend the video surveillance system with the installation of 38 more cameras, distributed over two areas of the city: Baixa and Parque Verde do Mondego, is now underway. With an execution period of 60 days, the basic value of this procedure is 398,233.05 euros, plus VAT at the legal rate in […]
New feature of the L.ai – Holistic Waste Management app promotes sustainable practices
The L.ai – Holistic Waste Management Project, which is being experimented with at #CoimbraCityLab, has launched a new feature, entitled “I want some advice”, to promote sustainable circular economy practices among all the app’s users. This new feature aims to support all citizens and companies in making more sustainable decisions about their waste. It is […]
Coimbra shares good practices with Brazilian mayors in the area of urban innovation
The Coimbra City Council (CM) received a delegation from the National Front of Mayors (FNP) of Brazil yesterday, June 25, in a meeting marked by the exchange of good practices in digital transformation, urban innovation and the revitalization of local commerce. The deputy mayor of Coimbra, Francisco Veiga, welcomed the delegation. The FNP delegation was […]
Rua da Sofia in Coimbra can be rediscovered with movie-related activities next Saturday
The Rua da Sofia, in Coimbra, will be rediscovered next Saturday, June 28, based on the theme of cinema, with activities aimed at all audiences, ranging from exhibitions to an invitation to explore the city in 3D. The program will provide a day to “rediscover this street, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site”, on […]
Coimbra City Council awarded project to make downtown more digital and attractive for more than 400 thousand euros
The @Baixa Coimbra – “Digital Shopping Districts” project was awarded on June 17th, in the Salão Nobre dos Paços do Concelho, to the group of companies Helenos, SA and Tomi World, Lda, for a value of 415,207.30 euros and with an execution period of 120 days. The group of companies is, therefore, responsible for implementing […]
Coimbra City Council receives donation of old photograph of the pulpit of the Church of Santa Cruz
The Coimbra City Council (CM) is to receive a donation of an old photograph of the pulpit of the Church of Santa Cruz, with an inscription on the back, offered by Maria Elisa Faria Barbosa. The contact was made to the Municipal Library of Coimbra by the Imagoteca, an image processing and archiving service. This […]
“Fernandes Oculista” recognized as an entity of historical and cultural interest
At its June 16 meeting, the Coimbra City Council approved the recognition of “Fernandes Oculista”, located in downtown Coimbra, as an establishment of local historical, cultural or social interest. The municipal executive had already approved the intention to apply at its meeting on March 24. The decision was subject to a period of public consultation, […]
Coimbra Book Fair: The word in the spotlight on the Carlos Paredes Stage
The 46th edition of the Book Fair marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of guitarist Carlos Paredes on the stage next to the Escadas de Santiago, which takes his name and hosts album presentations, concerts and poetry performances every day of the event at 21:30. Highlights include Poetry Ensemble, Lula Pena, Ana Deus, Luca […]
Coimbra City Council brings together local businesspeople in the “Good morning, business” initiative
The Coimbra City Council (CM) promoted another edition of the “Good Morning, Business” initiative today, June 5, this time dedicated to the local commerce sector. The meeting took place at Café Nicola and was attended by the Mayor, José Manuel Silva, Councillor Miguel Fonseca and representatives of four commercial establishments in downtown Coimbra.
Book Fair turns downtown Coimbra into a “literary village” from June 20th to 29th
The Coimbra Book Fair returns to the city center between June 20 and 29, in what will be its 46th edition. This year, the event reinforces its commitment to the cultural dynamism of the historic center, with 129 publishers, five bookstores, five FNAC stands and a stand dedicated to the editions of 11 artistic entities […]
Festival that brings together the sounds and flavors of Lusophony in Coimbra moves to Baixa
Coimbra is once again hosting the Festival Sons, Saberes e Sabores da Lusofonia, from Friday to Sunday, this time in Terreiro da Erva, in the city center. Over the course of the three-day event, there will be food from Cape Verde, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Guinea-Bissau and East Timor, various concerts, talks […]
The Flower and Plant Festival brought flowered carpets, entertainment and countless visitors to downtown Coimbra
On Saturday, May 17, the Flower and Plant Festival filled the sidewalks of the main streets surrounding Coimbra’s downtown with long carpets of flowers, which led to a large turnout for the event promoted by Coimbra City Council. The initiative extended to Praça do Comércio, where there were around half a hundred stalls offering regional […]
Flower and Plant Festival to color Coimbra’s downtown next Saturday
A Festa da Flor e da Planta regressa à Baixa de Coimbra amanhã, dia 17 de maio. A iniciativa, organizado pela Câmara Municipal, reúne flores, plantas e tapetes floridos, em várias artérias da Baixa, expositores com gastronomia e doçaria tradicional, na Praça do Comércio, e animação, no decurso do evento, a cargo de associações […]
“Montra das Artes & Ofícios” returns to downtown Coimbra next Sunday
The “Montra das Artes & Ofícios” (Arts and Crafts Showcase) will once again liven up the city center next Sunday, May 18, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., with the aim of promoting the material and immaterial heritage of Coimbra and the region in the area of handicrafts. 18 artisans will be working live in […]
Coimbra celebrates “Ceramics Festival” next Saturday
For the second year running, the Municipality of Coimbra is joining the celebration of “Good Morning Ceramics”, a Europe-wide event that, since 2016, has been promoting this branch of handicrafts and celebrating European Ceramics Day. The initiative, entitled “Ceramics Festival”, takes place next Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the historic […]
Coimbra City Council encourages girls to use digital technologies
The Coimbra City Council (CM) promoted today, May 14, at 9:30 a.m., an awareness-raising action among 10th grade students at the Jaime Cortesão Secondary School, with the aim of stimulating girls’ interest in information and communication technologies. The initiative was promoted by TUMO Coimbra, the municipality’s partner in developing digital skills among the younger population, […]
@Baixa Coimbra promotes new free training courses for traders in May
The @Baixa Coimbra project, funded as part of a joint application by the Coimbra City Council (CM), the Agency for the Promotion of Downtown Coimbra (APBC) and CoimbraMaisFuturo to the “Digital Commercial Neighborhoods” line of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, continues to offer various free training courses aimed at downtown merchants and the general public. […]
Saturday’s vintage fair downtown
The Coimbra City Council is organizing another edition of the Antiques Fair next Saturday, April 26, in Praça 8 de Maio and Visconde da Luz and Ferreira Borges streets. The public space will host exhibitors and collectors of a wide range of antiques and vintage items, who will be present at the event from 9 […]
Folar and Arrufada Fair this Saturday at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market
The first edition of Coimbra’s Folar and Arrufada Fair will be held this Saturday, April 19, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market. Initially planned for the Pátio da Inquisição, the initiative has been moved due to the forecast of adverse weather conditions, thus maintaining the planned schedule.
6 restaurantes de Coimbra criam menus especiais para a Páscoa
Seis restaurantes de Coimbra aceitaram o desafio de criar menus especiais para a Páscoa, numa iniciativa da Câmara Municipal (CM) de Coimbra em parceria com a Associação da Hotelaria, Restauração e Similares de Portugal (AHRESP). A ação faz parte do evento “Sabores e Sons da Páscoa”, integrado no programa cultural organizado pela autarquia, que […]
“Montra das Artes & Ofícios” livens up downtown Coimbra next Sunday
The “Montra das Artes & Ofícios” returns to Ferreira Borges and Visconde da Luz streets next Sunday, between 9:00 and 19:00. The initiative will bring together 21 exhibitors to showcase the tangible and intangible heritage of Coimbra and the region, with live demonstrations of their work. The event will also include four moments of entertainment […]
Praça do Comércio hosts Urban Craft Fair next Saturday
The Coimbra City Council (CM) is organizing another edition of the Urban Craft Fair next Saturday, April 12, in Praça do Comércio. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the space will host 34 exhibitors of various handicraft products and the initiative will be complemented by various moments of entertainment by the Ethnographic Group of the […]
Coimbra City Council promotes artist residencies to boost handicrafts and local commerce
The D. Pedro V Municipal Market will host two artist residencies during April and May, as part of the Digital Shopping Neighborhoods project, entitled @Baixa Criativa: Mercado de Arte e Tradições. The artistic residencies aim to enhance traditional handicrafts, boost local commerce and promote the creative economy in downtown Coimbra. This initiative by Coimbra City […]
Praça 8 de Maio hosts Migrant Cultural Music Show to mark interculturality
The Coimbra City Council (CM), through the Office for Equality and Inclusion, will be promoting a Migrant Cultural Music Showcase as part of Interculturality Week, promoted nationwide by EAPN Portugal | European Anti-Poverty Network. The event, which celebrates diversity and the encounter between cultures through music, will take place next Thursday, April 10, in Praça […]
Easter in Coimbra celebrates tradition, sweets and music for all ages
The Easter celebration program in Coimbra starts next Friday, April 4, and runs until April 26, combining cultural, gastronomic, religious and urban entertainment activities for all ages. The program was presented today, April 2, in the Terreiro da Erva by the mayor of Coimbra, José Manuel Silva, and representatives of other entities involved, and is […]
@Baixa Coimbra promotes free training for traders in April
The @Baixa Coimbra project, funded as part of a joint application by the Coimbra City Council (CM), the Agency for the Promotion of Downtown Coimbra (APBC) and CoimbraMaisFuturo to the “Digital Commercial Neighborhoods” line of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, continues to run a number of free training courses aimed at downtown merchants and the […]
Avenida Dom Sesnando Davides “brings new life to downtown Coimbra”
The Avenida Dom Sesnando Davides, which was opened to pedestrian traffic on Saturday, March 22, “brings new life to downtown Coimbra”, says the mayor of the city, José Manuel Silva. The inauguration was attended by the Secretary of State for Mobility, Cristina Pinto Dias.
Vintage Fair returns to Avenida Central next Saturday
On Saturday, March 22, the area around the Citizen’s Bureau will once again host the Coimbra Vintage Fair, an initiative that joins the entertainment program that the municipality will be carrying out throughout the day on the occasion of the opening of Avenida Central, between Avenida Fernão de Magalhães and Rua da Sofia. The event, […]
“Montra das Artes & Ofícios” anima Baixa de Coimbra no próximo domingo
The “Montra das Artes & Ofícios” (Arts and Crafts Showcase), an initiative promoted by Coimbra City Council (CM) to enhance the material and immaterial heritage of the city and the region, returns to Ferreira Borges and Visconde da Luz streets next Sunday, March 16. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 23 exhibitors will bring the […]
Terreiro da Erva hosts “Kukumobil” workshop on wheels until April 10th
The Terreiro da Erva was the place chosen by Coimbra City Council (CM) to host the “Kukumobil” workshop on wheels from today, March 12, until April 10, which aims to promote tapestry as a traditional artistic expression with contemporary features. This project, which has been touring Europe since 2024, is promoted by the artist Andrea […]
Technological project for waste collection hosted by #CoimbraCityLab presented to traders
The L.ai – Holistic Waste Management pilot project was presented today, March 10, and promoted to traders and street ambassadors of the @Baixa Coimbra project. With the aim of combating irregular waste disposal, the mobile app allows you to report non-compliance and request waste collection, putting citizens, companies, municipalities and waste management operators in touch […]
#CoimbraCityLab hosts trial of mobile app to combat irregular waste disposal
The mobile application for the L.ai – Holistic Waste Management pilot project begins testing on March 10, as part of the #CoimbraCityLab, where it has been hosted since January. The aim is to combat irregular waste disposal, with the app making it possible to report non-compliance and request collections, putting citizens, companies, municipalities and waste […]
Strong Beers presents the best of winter beers from March 7 to 9 at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market
Coimbra is hosting the 3rd edition of Strong Beers – Winter Festival from March 7 to 9 at the D. Pedro V Municipal Market. This event is dedicated to strong and complex craft beers, ideal for this time of year, and brings together more than 60 different beers from national and international brands, from the […]
@Baixa Coimbra promotes free training in March
The @Baixa Coimbra project, funded as part of a joint application by Coimbra City Council (CM), the Agency for the Promotion of Downtown Coimbra (APBC) and CoimbraMaisFuturo to the “Digital Commercial Neighborhoods” line of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, continues to run a number of free training courses aimed at downtown merchants and the general […]
@Baixa Coimbra promotes free training for traders in February
The @Baixa Coimbra project, funded as part of a joint application by Coimbra City Council (CM), the Agency for the Promotion of Downtown Coimbra (APBC) and CoimbraMaisFuturo to the “Digital Business Neighborhoods” line of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, is organizing several free training courses aimed at downtown merchants and the general public. “Digital boost: […]
University top hats will add color to Coimbra’s downtown
The tradition of Coimbra’s academy will bring more color to Rua Adelino Veiga and Largo do Paço do Conde, with the exhibition of 540 university top hats that will be illuminated at night. The project aims to bring “light, joy, color and student life to the Baixa and, at the same time, decorate a historic […]
@Baixa Coimbra promotes free training for traders from January 16th
The @Baixa Coimbra project, funded as part of a joint application by the Coimbra City Council (CM), the Agency for the Promotion of Downtown Coimbra (APBC) and CoimbraMaisFuturo to the “Digital Commercial Neighborhoods” funding line of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), has several free monthly training courses planned for downtown merchants and the general […]
Coimbra City Council inaugurates “Cantares de Coimbra” sculpture in Rua Ferreira Borges
The sculpture “Cantares de Coimbra”, by the artist Dora Tracana, was inaugurated this Saturday, December 21, in front of the Almedina Arch, in Rua Ferreira Borges. The sculpture, made up of three life-size bronze figures – a Coimbra guitar player, a viola player and a Fado singer – was acquired by the municipality and is […]
The @Baixa project will transform and revitalize this historic area of the city
The mayor of Coimbra, José Manuel Silva, today, December 11, called the @Baixa municipal project, part of the Digital Shopping Neighbourhoods program, “profoundly transformative” and an opportunity to revitalize and build a new future for the city’s downtown. “It’s a major investment in the modernization of Baixa, in digital accessibility and in promoting its image […]
Country’s first Casa do Bairro inaugurated in the heart of downtown Coimbra
The Casa do Bairro was inaugurated today, September 16, in the heart of downtown Coimbra, a space that marks the start of the @Baixa Coimbra project, as part of the Digital Business Neighborhoods program, funded by the PRR and developed in consortium by the Municipality of Coimbra, the Agency for the Promotion of Downtown Coimbra […]