Torre de Almedina

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Exterior view of the tower
Sino da Torre de Almedina
Walled city

The medieval defense tower Torre de Almedina is one of the attractions of the city of Coimbra .

The Museum of the Câmara Municipal de Coimbra includes the information center dealing with the history of Coimbra. a model of the medieval city gives an impression of Coimbra at that time. It is supported by an audio-visual presentation that brings urban development and history closer. The upper part of the tower offers a panoramic view of Coimbra and the former city wall.

The tower was one of the five defense towers of Coimbra built into the city wall and has had various uses over time.

Web links

Commons : Torre de Almedina  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

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Coordinates: 40 ° 12 ′ 31.84 "  N , 8 ° 25 ′ 43.58"  W.