Objective:

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The labsummit experience goes beyond the laboratory and the lecture hall! On the morning of our third day, we invite you to step outside and immerse yourself in a curated cultural journey. We have organized a series of dedicated visits designed to showcase the rich history and local heritage of our host region, offering a refreshing change of pace before we conclude our summit.

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These tours are more than just sightseeing; they are a unique opportunity to continue networking with fellow attendees in an inspiring and historical setting. Discover the stories, architecture, and traditions that make this location special while building deeper connections with your peers. Dive into the local culture and gain a fresh perspective before we head into the final stretch of our event. Spaces are limited, so prepare to join us for a morning of discovery and inspiration!

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Meeting Point: Convento de São Francisco

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TOUR 1 – MUSEUM VISIT (PO.RO.S/Coimbra Museum)

Itinerary:

10:00 – Start of the PO.RO.S visit

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About: PO.RO.S – The Roman Portugal Museum in Sicó is a journey into the Roman presence in the Lands of Sicó, revealing the meeting of cultures that shaped the history of the region. Technology stimulates the senses and gives the exhibition a vivid and dynamic character, combining knowledge and entertainment while contributing to the preservation and promotion of the historical memory of Romanization.

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11:30 – Start of the Conímbriga Museum visit

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About: The National Museum of Conímbriga is one of the most important archaeological museums in Portugal, offering a unique insight into the Roman city of Conímbriga and its long history of occupation. Opened in 1962 and later classified as a national museum, it encompasses not only the exhibition space but also the extensive archaeological ruins and surrounding areas of the ancient city. The museum’s collection brings together a vast and diverse set of artifacts discovered at the site, covering nearly two millennia of human presence, from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages. Through objects of daily life, sculpture, mosaics, and architectural elements, visitors can explore the social, economic, and cultural life of the Roman settlement.

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TOUR 2 – SÉ VELHA VISIT

Itinerary:

Cathedral Santa Maria de Coimbra and Cloisters.

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Coimbra (Aeminium, in Roman times) has been an episcopal seat since the 5th century, succeeding the nearby Conímbriga. Despite its long history, there is no record of a cathedral until the construction of the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, which began in 1164 at the initiative of Bishop Miguel Salomão. It was consecrated in 1184, although the rest of the building had not yet been completed, and in 1185 the second king of Portugal, Sancho I of Portugal, was crowned there. It is the only Portuguese Romanesque cathedral from the Reconquista period to have survived relatively intact to the present day. The cloister began to be built in 1218, during the reign of Afonso II of Portugal, and was one of the first Gothic works constructed in Portugal. Owing to its larger-than-usual dimensions, part of the hillside had to be excavated for its construction. It therefore occupies a quadrangular area starting from the third bay of the nave and extending beyond the perimeter of the chancel. It consists of a vaulted storey, and the arcades are formed by double pointed arches resting on slender paired columns, topped by an oculus above.