Coimbra: Church

Places and attractions in the Church category

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

Rare surviving Reconquista-era church The Old Cathedral of Coimbra, known as Sé Velha de Coimbra, is a landmark of immense historical and architectural significance in the city of Coimbra, Portugal. This Romanesque church, whose construction began in the 12th century, is a testament to the grandeur of...

New Cathedral of Coimbra

Architecturally notable Catholic church The New Cathedral of Coimbra, also known as Sé Nova de Coimbra, stands as a venerable emblem of the city's rich religious heritage in Coimbra, Portugal. Originally a Jesuit church dating back to the 16th century, this majestic building was repurposed as a cathedral in...

Mosteiro de Santa Cruz

Parish church with royal remains The Santa Cruz Monastery, best known as Igreja de Santa Cruz, is a National Monument in Coimbra, Portugal. Because the first two kings of Portugal are buried in the church it was granted the status of National Pantheon.

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova

The Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova is a monastery in Coimbra, Portugal. It was built to replace the mediaeval Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, located nearby, which at the time was prone to frequent flooding by the waters of the Mondego river.

Igreja de Santiago

Igreja de Santiago is a church located at Praça do Comércio in São Bartolomeu parish, Coimbra, Portugal. Built between the late 12th and early 13th centuries, it is one of the great Romanesque monuments of the city, and is classified as a National Monument.