At Casas da Comédia, each apartment invites you into a story — a piece of Portugal’s heart and history. The Lágrimas apartment, meaning “tears,” draws its inspiration from some of the most poetic and emotional threads in Portuguese culture: legendary love, haunting melodies, and timeless saudade.

The name Lágrimas echoes one of Coimbra’s most iconic places — Quinta das Lágrimas, or the Estate of Tears. This enchanting estate is forever tied to the tragic 14th-century love story of Pedro and Inês de Castro, often described as the Portuguese Romeo and Juliet. Their forbidden romance ended in heartbreak when Inês was executed by order of Pedro’s father, the king. Legend tells us that her tears fell into the streams of the estate, and a red-stained fountain — the Fonte dos Amores (Fountain of Love) — still bears witness to that sorrow. It’s a place where passion, power, and pain became part of the landscape, leaving behind a legacy of undying love.

But tears in Coimbra aren’t only found in history — they live on in its music. Fado de Coimbra is a deeply melancholic form of traditional Portuguese song, born in the city’s university halls. Unlike the urban themes of Lisbon’s fado, Coimbra’s fado reflects longing, lost youth, and the aching beauty of memories. Often sung by students in black academic capes, beneath moonlit windows, it’s a serenade of introspection. The sorrow in its lyrics — of love that slips away, of moments that can’t be reclaimed — resonates with anyone who has ever loved, lost, or left a part of themselves in a place they once called home.

Even the religious art of Portugal touches on the symbolism of tears. The figure of the Menino das Lágrimas (Boy of Tears) appears in devotional imagery as a symbol of compassion, reflection, and healing. In Portuguese culture, tears are not a sign of weakness — they are threads that stitch together love, beauty, heartbreak, and hope.

The Lágrimas apartment captures this emotional depth. With soft, moody tones and a poetic atmosphere, it offers a space for quiet contemplation and heartfelt connection. Whether you’re here for a romantic getaway, a personal retreat, or a deeper experience of Coimbra’s soul, this apartment invites you to slow down and feel.

Because in Portugal, tears are not the end of the story — they’re part of what makes it unforgettable.