4 October 2022 | Author/Destination: European Union / Europäische Union | Rubric: General, UNESCO World Heritage, Universities, Colleges, Academies
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The University of Coimbra (UC;
Portuguese: Universidade de Coimbra) is a
public research university in
Coimbra, Portugal. First established in
Lisbon in 1290, it went through a number of relocations until moving permanently to Coimbra in 1537. The university is among the
oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, the oldest in Portugal, and played an influential role in the development of
higher education in the
Portuguese-speaking world. In 2013,
UNESCO declared the university a
World Heritage Site, noting its architecture, unique culture and traditions, and historical role.
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