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Joanina Library · Antique Book Tourism

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Joanina Library · Antique Book Tourism

This Baroque jewel houses works from the 16th-18th centuries in gilded bookcases beneath elaborate trompe-l'œil ceilings. The library's resident bat colony protects the books from insects at night, making it one of the most unusual conservation methods in the world. Visitors can explore adjacent areas of the historic University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Baroque university library from 1728 with gilded woodwork and 60,000 rare volumes protected by resident bats.

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Best season: year-round
Difficulty: easy
Region: Portugal, Coimbra

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