Here are a couple pictures that I snapped in Coimbra of the Republica dos Fantasmas, which was part of a series of Republicas that are associated with the University. Truthfully, I don't know if I completely understand the concept yet, but I'm going to research it. From their website: "The Store - Royal Association of Ghosts Republic"
"History of the Store. Rooted in the experiential culture of the University of Coimbra, and consequently in the history of the city of Coimbra itself, the Republica dos Fantasmas (Republic of Ghosts) is a group of academic residences designed to house the student community, institutionally linked to the University of Coimbra. Founded in 1969, it has been located in its current building since 1971, with recognition granted by the Rector4ate of the University of Coimbra on February 17, 1982."
"Products and Services. True replacement communities, alternative homes for those left behind in their homeland, the Republicas go beyond other student houses or university residences, representing the traditional form of academic life in Coimbra, with all that this entails from bohemianism to ideological issues."
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