Cerâmica de Conímbriga - A centre of ceramics, specialising in hispano-arabic ceramics and traditional Portuguese faience. Includes history, production techniques, decorations and location.
International Search and Rescue Center - A non-profit organization providing mountain and river rescue, parts of the International Rescue Corps of the CEBS. Units and equipment, news.
Coimbra - Guide to the city from the University of Coimbra. Includes a map, weather, photographs and a guide to hotels and restaurants.
Hotel Dona Inês Coimbra - A modern hotel in the heart of Coimbra. Includes information on the city and area.
EURO 2004 - COIMBRA - If you visit Coimbra during the EURO 2004, what can you do? Find it here!
Coimbra: Conimbriga - A Roman town in Portugal which has been excavated. Photographs, plan, brief history, bibliography and information for visitors from the University of Coimbra.
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-- Deborah Tan If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolute powerlessness make you pure?
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-- Horace Walpole Coimbra
Marriage is like a bank account. You put it in, you take it out, you lose interest.
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-- Anne S The Bible contains six admonishments to homosexuals and 362 admonishments to
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Love is an attempt to change a piece of the dream-world into reality.
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-- Michel de Montaigne Coimbra
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-- Crow Morality consists in suspecting other people of not being legally married.
-- George Bernard Shaw Youth is wasted on the young.
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-- William Penn Some men are born with cold feet; some acquire cold feet; and some have cold feet thrust upon
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