Coimbra’s Timeless Tribute: Honouring Queen Saint Isabel at the Annual Medieval Fair

科英布拉的永恒致敬：在一年一度的中世纪集市上纪念伊莎贝尔王后圣人

Coimbra’s most iconic annual festival honouring a saint is the Medieval Fair, held every July in the city’s historic centre. This lively event celebrates Queen Saint Isabel, Coimbra’s beloved patron saint, who was declared a saint 400 years ago. The 2025 edition marked 700 years since her pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and the passing of her husband, King Dinis.

During the fair, Coimbra is transformed into a vibrant scene from the Middle Ages, with people in costume, traditional crafts, bustling taverns, and historical reenactments. The festival honours Queen Saint Isabel’s legacy of kindness, devotion, and the famous “Miracle of the Roses.” It’s a unique blend of culture, faith, and celebration in one of Portugal’s most historic cities.

科英布拉最具代表性的年度圣人纪念节日是中世纪集市，每年七月在这座城市的历史中心举行。这场热闹的活动旨在纪念科英布拉深受敬仰的守护圣人——伊莎贝尔王后，她在四百年前被封为圣人。2025年的集市标志着她前往圣地亚哥-德孔波斯特拉朝圣以及其丈夫迪尼什国王逝世七百周年。

在集市期间，科英布拉摇身一变，成为中世纪的生动画卷，人们身着古装，展示传统工艺，热闹的酒馆和历史重现活动比比皆是。这个节日致敬伊莎贝尔王后的仁慈、虔诚，以及著名的“玫瑰奇迹”。它是葡萄牙最具历史底蕴城市之一中，文化、信仰与庆典的独特融合。

Every summer, Coimbra transforms into a living medieval tapestry, celebrating the legacy of Queen Saint Isabel with music, pageantry, and the scent of roasted chestnuts in the air. Whether you’re drawn to the history, the costumes, or the magic of the “Miracle of the Roses,” this festival is a feast for the senses. Have you ever wandered through Coimbra’s cobbled streets during the fair—or would you love to? Share your thoughts or memories below!

每年夏天，科英布拉都会变身为一幅生动的中世纪画卷，音乐、游行和烤栗子的香气弥漫在空气中，共同纪念伊莎贝尔王后圣人。无论你是被历史吸引、喜欢古装，还是对“玫瑰奇迹”充满好奇，这场节日都能带来感官上的盛宴。你是否曾在集市期间漫步科英布拉的鹅卵石街道？欢迎在下方留言分享你的想法或回忆！