Porta Ferrea
2 expert reviews
“The university's main entrance is the Iron Gate, a 17th-century confection designed by architect António Tavares...it stands on the same spot as the original gateway to Coimbra’s Moorish citadel ”
– Lonely Planet
"Built in 1634 as a triumphal arch, the Porta Férrea marks the entrance to the principal university courtyard and is adorned with the figures of the kings Dinis and João III" Full review