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Coimbra Aeminium the time of the Romans City of narrow streets medieval arches and stairways built on the hill above the Rio Mondego replaced the Roman City of Conimbriga from which it derives its name as Seat of the Diocese . Founded Portucalense County was chosen as the residence of Count D. Henry and Queen D. Teresa . Birthplace of the first six kings of the first dynasty Portuguese D. Afonso Henriques the first king of Portugal became the capital of the County replacing Guimarães from 1129 to 1255 when the capital moved to Lisbon.Known as the "city of knowledge" or " Student City " has one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe now has approximately 50000 students . Since the mid- century . XVI the history of the City attached to the University presents an urban structure split between the Upper Town known as High or Almedina where aristocrats lived and later students and Low commerce crafts and popular neighborhoods .Current reference of education and health and the University of Coimbra there are many other schools and institutes of public and private higher education still retaining the status of University City par excellence with extensive academic tradition which has its main references in the use hood and cassock - the attire of students - and the fate - the song of Coimbra .Capital of Culture in 2003 with the application of the University of Coimbra World Heritage by UNESCO the entire High Street and the University of Sofia where the University was born are in the process of modernization by integrating an unprecedented initiative and throughout Europe - European University Court .