Old photos of Coimbra
16 photographs of Coimbra, from 1902 to 2016 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 16 photographs of Coimbra on PlaceWas span 7 decades, from 1902 to 2016. 6 of them were taken before 1980; the other 10 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.1 spot was photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.16 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Coimbra through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Coimbra
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1900s · 3 photos
1930s · 1 photo
1970s · 2 photos
1980s · 1 photo
1990s · 2 photos
2000s · 5 photos
2010s · 2 photos