Coimbra in Portugal

Article ID EUE455

Title

Coimbra in Portugal

Description

Total view of the city of Coimbra

Year

ca. 1845

Artist

Anonymus

Historical Description

In the early imperial period, the Romans founded a city called Aeminium on this site. During this period, the city was an important stop on the Roman road from Olisipo (Lisbon) to Bracara Augusta (Braga). Coimbra was the second capital of Portugal - shortly after Guimarães when the independent Kingdom of Portugal was founded in 1139. After Lisbon became the capital, the city's position in the country declined, but it remained important until today, especially as a university city. Thus, the episode of Inês de Castro and King Pedro I, deeply rooted in the national consciousness, occurred here in the mid-14th century.

Dimensions (cm)10 x 15
ConditionVery good
Coloringblack/white
TechniqueSteel engraving

Reproduction:

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