The stones found near the Old Cathedral in Coimbra, which prompted a Civil Protection alert due to suspicion of falling elements from the monument, were actually the result of "a student prank." The initial alarm proved to be without real basis after authorities verified the situation.
Civil Protection of Coimbra received the alert and went to the site to assess the occurrence. Although the playful origin of the stones was confirmed, the authorities decided to proceed with a formal assessment of the state of conservation of the historic monument.
The Old Cathedral of Coimbra is one of the most important religious buildings in the city, classified as a national monument. This incident occurs in a context of growing concern about the maintenance of the city's built heritage.
Local authorities emphasized that, although the case proved to be a false alert, it is important that citizens continue to report suspicious situations related to historic buildings, in order to ensure the preservation of these spaces.
