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Pro
Very informal city. Lot's of young people, parties and beer.
Con
The non-existing empty parking-places
In a nutshell
A proud atmospheric old city rich in history and traditions.
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The Cloisters II.
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The Cloisters.
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Sacristy
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. The Pulpit.
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Chapels.
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. National Pantheon.
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Interiors.
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Sacristy III.
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz. Sacristy II.
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Oleg_D. Says: The monastery was founded in 1131 under the patronage of Dom Afonso Henriques the first King of Portugal and actual Father of nation. He granted that monastery to the order of Augustinian Canons. Among famous scholars of the monastery school was Saint Anthony of Lisbon...
Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
Oleg_D. Says: This female convent was founded in 1283 by the Abbess Dona Mor Dias and given to Clarisse nuns shortly afterwards. Dona Isabel of Aragon also known as the Queen St. Isabel took great interest in that convent and built a new church in Gothic style here. That monastery became...
Old Cathedral (Sé Velha) of Coimbra, Nothern Nave
Oleg_D. Says: In the North nave of Cathedral you can see altar of XVI century. Unfortunately that altar is not in the ideal condition. Non commercial photo without flash light and tripod is allowed.Open:Daily: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., except Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.Note: Visits limited during...
Old Cathedral (Sé Velha) of Coimbra, Perspectives.
Oleg_D. Says: Why SE? Because that acronym derives from Latin “Sedes Episcopalis” which means Episcopal Residence. The Old cathedral was founded by the first King of Portugal Afonso Henriques in second half of the 12th century and was consecrated in 1184. Its exterior designed by the...
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MichelleZ Says: Estar tão perto dos artistas, num ambiente aconchegante, ouvindo canções tão lindas, fui muito emocionante. O espetáculo e os artistas de qualidade e, para fechar, um brinde com um bom vinho do porto. Recomendo esta oportunidade de conhecer um pouco da cultura deste país.
solopes Says: Located in a transformed XIV century chapel, the bar "A Capella" features live music, being the most regular place to listen to Coimbra Fado. Sometimes other things happen there. Be prepared for a young and lively place, and if you're lucky enough to get some fado, try to...
Avieira67 Says: Express bus from Coimbra to Batalha is expensive, about €13.0 (one way). If you travel to Leira by express bus it costs €9.0. From there to Batalha, you can go by a local bus for €2.05.
Train from Coimbra to Figueira da Foz
Avieira67 Says: The best comfortable way to travel from Coimbra to Figueira da Foz is by train. The trip takes about 1hThe ticket costs €2.6.Regional and Interregional Services Coimbra - Figueira da Foz - Coimbra
solopes Says: Located in he left side of the river, facing the city, this new mall is, as expected, bigger than its predecessors. What may we expect inside? The usual - same stuff, same shops, same brands, confirming that commerce is nowadays a sort of card game - they just shuffle and...
solopes Says: This avenue connecting the commercial "baixa" with the academic "alta" has no significant detail (well... Avenue Cinema is a classical...), but, maybe because of its importance in moving around, has been embellished with some modern tiles. Nice, but... pastiche. Don't read...
solopes Says: Left of Santa Cruz church, City Hall has a very controversial history. Formerly installed in a part of Santa Cruz convent, it was not functional, and suffered several transformations, always discussed until the recent version, dating from the 19th century, with a few...
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