Memories of Café Santa Cruz

Memórias do Café Santa Cruz is a work dedicated to the living history of Café Santa Cruz, located in the heart of Coimbra, next to the Old Cathedral.

Throughout its pages, the reader discovers the evolution of this iconic space from its foundation, through the defining moments of its cultural, political and social life, to the present day. The book brings together testimonies, historical photographs, documents and stories that reveal the fundamental role of Café Santa Cruz as a meeting place for intellectuals, students, artists and visitors.

More than just a café, Santa Cruz is part of Coimbra's identity: a space for socializing, debate, tradition and collective memory.

Perfect for those who love it:

• History of Coimbra
• Portuguese historical cafés
• Cultural and intangible heritage
• Memories and stories of places with a soul

Café Santa Cruz edition Language: Portuguese