Edifício Chiado - Museu da Cidade de Coimbra
About This Museum
Tucked away on Rua Ferreira Borges, the Edifício Chiado isn't your typical city museum. It feels more like discovering a secret, where the story of Coimbra unfolds across four floors of a beautifully restored 19th-century building. The narrative flows from the city's ancient roots right up to its contemporary creative pulse. It’s a place that captures the essence of Coimbra beyond its famous university.
Collection Highlights
You'll find everything from Roman mosaics and medieval ceramics to nostalgic 20th-century shop signs and photographs that feel plucked from a family album. One of its most charming exhibits is a collection of traditional clay whistles, showcasing a playful side of local craftsmanship. The museum cleverly mixes these historical artifacts with modern art installations, creating a dynamic dialogue between past and present.
Visitor Information
Give yourself a good hour or two to wander; the layout is intuitive and encourages exploration. It's a fantastic spot to escape the crowds on the hill and get a genuine feel for the city's layered history.
Architecture & Building
Housed in the historic Edifício Chiado, the museum occupies a striking example of Pombaline-style architecture, characterized by its elegant, rational facade that was typical of Coimbra's downtown reconstruction.
Contact & Location
Address: Edifício Chiado, 85, Rua Ferreira Borges, Almedina, Baixa, Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu), Coimbra, 3000-181, Portugal
Phone: +351 239 840 754
Website: Visit Website
