# Quebra-Costas Steps and Coimbra Fado

Coimbra, Portugal

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.

## Roots Earth

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.

Coordinates: 40.20905, -8.42799

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