University of Coimbra with Joanina Library

Founded in 1290, the University of Coimbra is the oldest Portuguese-speaking university in the world, and the oldest in the country. * Tour the UNESCO-listed campus, and gain exclusive access to the university's historic Joanina Library, considered to be one of the most beautiful libraries in existence. * Paintings and golden details adorn the walls of the Joanina Library, which was built in memory of King John V in 1728. * Ornate wooden shelves, and two levels of floor-to-ceiling bookcases holding 60,000 texts highlight Baroque architecture and design.