# Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra

Coimbra, Portugal

Founded in 1772 as part of the Marquis of Pombal's university reform, this 13-hectare garden blends formal Enlightenment terraces with a wooded valley. Its glasshouses, towering exotic trees and bamboo grove make it one of Europe's most admired botanical gardens.

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Coordinates: 40.2058, -8.4214

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