Coimbra

The Portuguese city of Coimbra is well known for its university and the royal palace. Both can be reached by climbing a big hill. When having a look at the ancient books you realize that Coimbra used to be a centre of power.

The old chambers of the palace are still used by the university to promote Phd's. The last time I was at Coimbra an actual Phd promotion session was going on and tourists (like myself) could have a look.