About Penacova

Coimbra is a municipality in the Portuguese district of Coimbra, in the Centro region. The city has a total area of 105 km2 and a population of 196,109 inhabitants (in 2020), making it the 13th most populous municipality in Portugal. The city itself had a population of 143,397 in 2001. The Municipality of Coimbra includes the city of Coimbra and 20 other urban settlements with a total population of about 200,000 inhabitants, making it one of the largest municipalities in Portugal by population. The municipality is subdivided into 11 civil parishes. The city of Coimbra is the seat of the municipality, and its largest settlement. The municipality is located in the District of Coimbra, which is a subregion of the Centro region. It borders the municipalities of Condeixa-a-Nova, Figueira da Foz, Mealhada, Montemor-o-Velho, Penacova, Soure and Vila Nova de Poiares. The city of Coimbra is located in the central part of Portugal, about 100 km north of Lisbon. It is situated on the left bank of the Mondego River. The city is built on a hill overlooking the Mondego River valley. The historic center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Coimbra is one of the oldest cities in Portugal, founded by the Celts in the 4th century BC. The Romans conquered the city in the 2nd century BC and ruled it until the 5th century AD. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the city was conquered by the Visigoths. In 716, Moorish invaders conquered the city and ruled it until the 12th century. In the 13th century, Coimbra was conquered by the Kingdom of Portugal. The University of Coimbra, the oldest university in Portugal, was founded in 1290. Coimbra was the capital of Portugal from 1131 to 1255. In the 14th and 15th centuries, Coimbra was an important cultural and intellectual center. many of the best Portuguese poets and writers, such as Luís de Camões, Gil Vicente, and João da Cruz e Sousa, were born or lived in Coimbra. The city was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1755, but was rebuilt in the 18th century. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Coimbra was an important industrial center. The city has many interesting historical and cultural monuments, such as the University of Coimbra, the Santa Cruz Monastery, and the Botanical Garden. If you are thinking about buying a property in Portugal, Coimbra is an excellent choice. The city has a rich history and culture, and a beautiful setting. There are many properties available, from apartments to villas. The cost of living is reasonable, and the city has good transportation and infrastructure.