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University of Coimbra

The University of Coimbra is located in the sleepy student town of Coimbra, Portugal, and has stood in the same spot since 1290. The central building of the original school is the Royal Palace of Alcáçova, and since the school’s foundation, the administration has built and acquired other architectural marvels including the Joanina Library and founded many other sub-colleges within the larger university administration. One of the most spectacular areas of the school is the Grand Examination Room, which is elaborately tiled in mosaics and hung with red drapery, and features a ceiling of gold and silver tiles in an elaborate scrollwork pattern. The central courtyard outside the Royal Palace of Alcáçova is usually bustling with tourists, who come to view the spectacular palace exterior.

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