Coimbra is a cosmopolitan and innovative city, with attractive cultural offerings and a wide range of sporting activities available. Its recent recognition as a World Heritage site by UNESCO has brought worldwide attention to the city. Harked as a “hidden gem of Europe" by the global press, Coimbra is now a place increasingly sought by tourists, where a rich selection of cultural events and social life  flourish day by day, capturing the imagination of those who visit and causing the area to flourish.