Located in the heart of Coimbra's old town next to the city gate, Vangas Merceria is a favorite among locals and tourists alike to sample petisco (Portuguese tapas) and try wines from all over the country, its building embedded in the centuries-old walls of the city Central, named after the site where farmers traded grain until the late 18th century, where you can enjoy mussels cooked in a spicy marinade or try a selection of mushroom dishes baked with coriander and cream cheese.