For centuries, librarians at Portugal's University of Coimbra library hid Jewish texts from Catholic fanatics and censors. COIMBRA, Portugal (JTA) — From its mountaintop perch, the University of ...

Coimbra is one of the oldest cities in Portugal, with a deep connection to the country’s history. The city met the first Moors arriving in the Iberian Peninsula and became the birthplace of six ...

Inside, you'll find King João's Library or Biblioteca Joanina ... unlike the rest of Portugal, is usually sung by men in Coimbra accompanied by the Portuguese guitar. If it's hot out (heed ...