Coimbra em 1967

Coimbra em 1967
Text of an advertisement published by the Coimbra Municipal Tourism Board in 1967:

The beautiful and legendary university city, full of prestige and traditions, birthplace of heroes, artists, writers and poets, which is linked to the most glorius pages of the history of Portugal.

Ancient monuments of great architectural interest, such as the churches of Santo António dos Olivais, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Old Cathedral, New Cathedral, São Salvador and Santa Justa.

Famous and delightful spots, such as the Santa Cruz Park, the Choupal (poplar-trees park), the Boulders of Saudade (Longing) and of Meditação (Meditation), Quinta das Lágrimas (Estate of Tears) and the Valley of Canas.

Several museums and the Biblioteca Joanina (library), with more than one million volumes.

Camping park and play-fields.

Annual festivities: Holy Queen (in July) and Students Festival (in May).

Conímbriga (Roman ruins of great archaeological value, about 17 km away.

The comforts and advantages of progress living together with the shadows of an immortal past.

Hotels restaurants, cafés e and tea-houses of great quality.