Coimbra

Coimbra is a city and the capital of the district of Coimbra in Portugal.

Transportation

The two banks of Mondego river at Coimbra, are linked by three main bridges: the Ponte do Açude; the Ponte de Santa Clara (Santa Clara bridge), which is the oldest, and the Ponte Rainha Santa also known as Ponte Europa, which is the newest one, finished in 2004.

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The city is internally connected by an extensive bus network, the SMTUC (Serviços Municipalizados de Transportes Urbanos de Coimbra, Coimbra Municipality Urban Transport Services). In the past, the city also had trolleys and a tram network (some are now parked inside a transportation museum). Taxicabs are also available, and are recognizable as cream taxis.

Related Topics:
Bus - Trolley - Tram - Taxicab - Cream

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The city is also a railroad hub and has interregional bus services for all the country and abroad. An aerodrome for recreation and regional flights is located in Cernache.

Related Topics:
Railroad - Aerodrome

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