Penedo da Saudade
A romantic viewpoint where graduates have carved poems to mark their time, overlooking the Mondego valley and distant hills.
The Penedo da Saudade, or Rock of Longing, sits on a hill to the southeast of the upper town. Its name comes from the legend that Prince Pedro came here to ease his longing after Inês died. Since the 19th century, students have left messages and carved poems here before graduating, and the stone slabs in the park are covered with graduates' verses and commemorative inscriptions. The wide view takes in the Mondego valley and distant hills. Locals come here in the evening to walk and watch the sunset.
Free admission. It is about a 10-minute walk from the botanical garden.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jardim da Sereia (Parque de Santa Cruz)
- Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
- Science Museum of the University of Coimbra
- New Cathedral of Coimbra
- Machado de Castro National Museum
- University of Coimbra – Paço das Escolas
- Biblioteca Joanina
- Old Cathedral of Coimbra