Anto Tower, Coímbra

Get to know the monumental Anto Tower, in Coímbra, Portugal.

Anto Tower
© Fulviusbsas

The Anto Tower (Torre do Anto) was part of the medieval enclosure of Coímbra and was known as Prior de Ameal Tower.

The famous poet António Nobre (1867-1900) lived there after adapting it as residence. He used the tower as inspiration for some of the poems which are part of his most famous work.
Nowadays is under restoration works to host the Guitarra e Fado de Coímbra Centre.

More information:

Location:

Rua de Sobre-Ribas, Coímbra.

How to arrive:

Bus: Blue Line.

Recommended Excursions:

Mapa Interactivo:

Coímbra

What to see:

Beaches:

Museums

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal