Nestled along the Mondego River, Coimbra was a key stronghold for the Knights Templar in medieval Portugal. Granted lands by King Afonso Henriques, the Order fortified the region, protecting Christian territories during the Reconquista. Their presence shaped the city’s architecture, with traces of Templar influence still found in Coimbra’s ancient walls and monasteries. Legends whisper of hidden treasures and secret tunnels beneath the city, remnants of the Templars’ enduring legacy in Portugal.