Roots EarthCoimbra, Portugal
Quebra-Costas Steps and Coimbra Fado
A steep cobbled stair-street whose name means back-breaker, climbing from the Almedina gate toward the Old Cathedral. It is closely tied to Coimbra fado, the city's distinctive song tradition carried by university students in black academic capes.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Quebra-Costas Steps and Coimbra Fado, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 40.20905, -8.42799