The old city of Coimbra is built on a hill, with the University of Coimbra at the top. You can see the back of the Joanine Library at the top right. It’s interesting how virtually every usable inch of the hill has been used. An interesting ride is to take the small electric bus from the University and ride down the narrow, winding little lanes to the bottom. It’s almost as good as a roller coaster.
There’s a lot that I like about this picture. I like the bright colors of the buildings and sky. I like the clothes hung out to dry on the yellow building. People actually live here. I like the rough stone wall in the bottom center, topped with a precarious looking staircase. And I like the graffiti at the bottom right of the photo.
The building in the bottom left is also interesting to me. I like the way the window arches seem to point up to the top of the hill. The statue on the top corner of the building is enigmatic. Is it just there for art’s sake or does it symbolize something?
Coimbra is a fascinating city.
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