Coimbra is the cultural hub for Portugal. With numerous fine examples of Roman architecture, Coimbra has one of the best examples of Romanesque churches in all of Portugal in the form of Se’ Velho, a 12th century church. Then the 16th century Museu Nacional Machado de Castro an elegant and charming former Bishop’s Palace is home to some of the finest sculptures found in Portugal. Many of the old mansions and palaces have been converted into hotels and today, Coimbra is a thriving tourist destination offering a variety of attractions.
Portugal is an old favourite in the overseas property market and continues to offer foreign real estate buyers an affordable and solid market in which to invest. With its sleepy villages and colourful, vibrant cities and towns, and picture perfect fishing ports, Portugal property is one of the most affordable and sought after on the Mediterranean Coast. With variety of properties such as small farmhouses, modern apartments, townhouses, luxury villas property in Portugal can be bought off-plan, newly constructed or on resale.