Botanical Garden
Thirteen hectares of terraces, centennial trees and free-roaming peacocks.
1772
The Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra was created at the initiative of the Marquis of Pombal in 1772. The Garden, where history, science and nature meet, extends over 13 ha. The Botanical Garden is located in the city center, with terraces ranging from University Uptown to the Mondego River. Since 2013 is a World Heritage Site.
Central Square, considered the heart of the garden, was the first area to be completed in 1791, the Greenhouses, the Woods, the Systematic and Medical Schools, with 150 flower beds for the study of unique botanical collections that serve the teaching, support the research and promote the conservation of biodiversity.
Gallery
© Universidade de Coimbra / Felippe Vaz © Universidade de Coimbra / Felippe Vaz © Universidade de Coimbra / Felippe Vaz
Know before you go
Accessibility
Partially accessibleThe main avenues are step-free, but the garden descends in terraces and some paths are steep or gravelled. Accessible WCs on site.
Tickets that include this space
- Guided1h30
Guided Tour of the Botanical Garden
Ninety minutes among centennial trees, terraces and peacocks with a guide who can tell you what everything is — and why it was planted in 1772.
Price on requestper person
- Guided1h
Guided Tour of the Great Greenhouse
Step inside the 19th-century iron-and-glass Great Greenhouse for an hour among tropical species thriving a world away from home.
Price on requestper person
