Library, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Library building with Porta Ferrea seen on the interior facade, designed 1634 by Antonio Tavares, at the University of Coimbra in the former Palace of the Alcazaba, Coimbra, Portugal. The Porta Ferrea is decorated with a statues by Manuel de Sousa of Wisdom, symbol of the University, and on either side, King John III or Joao III and King Denis I, founder of the University. The University of Coimbra was first founded in 1290 and moved to Coimbra in 1308 and to the royal palace in 1537. The buildings are listed as a historic monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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13435956
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45117207
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7087px x 4696px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
