Associação Académica de Coimbra

The Associação Académica de Coimbra (ACC) is one of the cornerstones of the university life in the city and one of the most representative institutions of its history. Founded in 1887, the ACC promotes various cultural and recreational activities that are essential to the academic identity of Coimbra.

Within its headquarters, located in the city, there are two significant artistic works that reflect the traditions and the evolution of Coimbra's academic culture:

Mural of Cultural Activities of the Academy: Designed by João Abel Manta in 1958 and executed in azulejos (Portuguese ceramic tiles) at the Fábrica Viúva Lamego in 1960. This mural illustrates the various cultural activities promoted by the ACC, such as cinema, dance, photography, academic theatre, choral groups, radio, and much more. The mural is a vivid portrayal of the cultural and artistic energy of the Coimbra academy.

Panels of the Academic Dress of the University of Coimbra: Commissioned by the Portuguese State to João Abel Manta, these panels document the evolution of the traditional academic dress of the University of Coimbra. These 7 panels, inaugurated in 1961, show how the attire has changed over time, reflecting different moments in the city's and academy's history.

These murals are not only important artistic elements but also symbols of Coimbra’s long and rich university tradition, which continues to influence the academic and cultural life of the city.