Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Coimbra > Coimbra > Coimbra > Celas
The former Coimbra Pediatric Hospital is located in the Celas area, a predominantly residential neighborhood in the city of Coimbra. This area offers a quieter perspective of urban life, away from the hustle and bustle of the historic center. Its position allows for the observation of a Coimbra more rooted in daily life, with the building integrating into the local landscape.
This complex, once dedicated to child health, played a highly significant role in providing medical assistance to generations of children from Coimbra and its surroundings. As an institution, it was a symbol of care and progress in pediatrics, marking an important phase in the city's public health history. Its existence evokes a collective memory of a time when its facilities were a fundamental pillar for families in the region.
The architecture of the former Pediatric Hospital notably contributes to the visual identity of the Celas neighborhood. The building, with its scale and style, reflects the construction approaches of the era in which it was erected, serving as a testament to the urban evolution and infrastructure of Coimbra. Its presence discreetly asserts itself in the scenery, inviting contemplation of its past and the legacy it represents in the city's urban fabric.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.2155669,-8.4110143
Coordinates DMS: 40°12'56.0"N 08°24'39.7"W
Weather Coimbra
On-duty Pharmacy Coimbra
