Complex sentence: The town is located halfway between the cities of Coimbra and Aveiro, having a well-preserved urban area elevated to city status, and being home to a number of large and elegant houses, dating back to the 19th Century.
Split into simpler sentences: The town is located halfway between the cities of Coimbra and Aveiro. It is home to a number of large and elegant homes, dating back to the 19th Century.