Cool Things To Do In Central Portugal

Biblioteca Joanina at the University of Coimbra in Central Portugal

Biblioteca Joanina – Grand & Historic Library in Coimbra

Who would guess that Portugal has some of the most interesting and awe-inspiring spaces devoted to books? Porto is home to the most beautiful bookstore in the world, Livraria Lello. But, the University of Coimbra in Central Portugal is the location for one of the world’s grandest and unique libraries, the Biblioteca Joanina.

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Art Nouveau Museum (Museu Arte Nova) in Aveiro

Few know that Aveiro is a true center for the Paris-school of art nouveau architecture. The city center is full...

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Schist Villages of Central Portugal

“Schist” is a type of crystalline metamorphic stone. It is easily split, creating a flat surface. For centuries, this “horizontal” stone became the ideal building material to create weatherproof, secure houses. Today, many original homes made of schist still stand and are remain occupied by the residents of the village.