- Coimbra is a cathedral city and former capital of Portugal between 1129-1255 CE, located on the river Mondego in the Centro Region of western Portugal.
- It was the Roman city of Aeminium in the Province of Lusitania, and is located 8 miles (15km) from the Roman city of Conimbriga.
History
- The inhabitants of the nearby Roman city of Conimbriga fled to Aeminium in 468 CE, when their city was razed by the Suebi. They renamed Aeminium to become Conimbriga. The name was later changed again to Colimbria, and finally to Coimbra.
Roman Sites
- San Sebastiao Aqueduct
- This is not a Roman structure, but was built in the 1560’s CE. However, the modern aqueduct is actually a continuation of a Roman aqueduct.
- Roman Cryptoporticus
- This was part of the Roman Forum and is now located under the Museo Nacional de Machado de Castro.
Museums
- Museo Nacional de Machado de Castro
- It is located in the Alta de Coimbra (old city).
- The museum is built over the site of the Roman Forum of Aeminium, under which the Roman Cryptoporticus can be visited on the lower levels.
Roman Roads
- A Roman road connected Coimbra with Conimbriga and Lisbon.
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