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We tested it: new route to Praça da República takes longer than via Rua da SofiaPhoto by Military_Material on Pexels
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We tested it: new route to Praça da República takes longer than via Rua da Sofia

Notícias de Coimbra8 September 2026 at 09:04

From Thursday, September 10, a new route was implemented to reach Praça da República, as an alternative to Rua da Sofia. Those coming from Rotunda do Almegue can now follow this new route. The tests carried out indicate that this new route takes longer than the traditional route via Rua da Sofia. The change affects the travel of those passing through this area of the city, offering a new access option to Praça da República.

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