In addition to the University, Coimbra is also the source of some of the most marvelous ceramics, hand painted with wonderful animals,

that you would ever see. And the prices are very reasonable, and you can get a receipt to get VAT back on leaving the EU. These ceramics

are available in many shops in Portugal, but the selection is best at the main store in Coimbra: Ceramica Conimbriga. A little hard to find, also up on the hill down winding streets and alleys, but well worth a visit. http://www.ceramicaconimbriga.pt/indexEng.html

Bruce McAlister