Monastery of Santa Cruz, Medieval monastery in central Coimbra, Portugal.
The Santa Cruz Monastery features a Renaissance stone facade, Gothic royal tombs, intricately carved choir stalls, and a four-thousand-pipe organ.
Founded in 1131 by Augustinian canons, the monastery served as the final resting place for Portugal's first two kings, Alfonso Henriques and Sancho I.
The monastery established Portugal's first medieval college, contributing to the creation of the University of Coimbra and nurturing scholars like Saint Anthony.
The church allows free entry, while visiting the monastery sections, including cloisters and tombs, requires purchasing admission tickets at the entrance.
The choir stalls, created in 1518, display carved images of Portuguese sailing vessels, documenting the maritime exploration period through wooden art.
Location: Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Inception: 1131
Architectural style: Manueline
Part of: Universidade de Coimbra – Alta e Sofia
GPS coordinates: 40.21095,-8.42876
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:29
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New Cathedral of Coimbra
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Machado de Castro National Museum
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Torre de Almedina
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Jardim da Manga
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Igreja de São Tiago
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Igreja de Santa Cruz
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National Museum Machado de Castro
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Torre de Anto
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Igreja da Graça
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Paço de Sub-Ripas
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Igreja de São João de Almedina
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Túmulo de D. Sesnando
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Igreja do Colégio Novo
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Câmara Municipal de Coimbra
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Igreja de São Salvador (Sé Nova)
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Rua da Sofia (Coimbra)
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Colégio de Santa Rita
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Mercado D. Pedro V
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Edifício dos Correios, Telégrafos e Telefones, CTT, de Coimbra
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Portal do Colégio de São Tomás
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Arco Pequeno de Almedina
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Cerca de Coimbra, designadamente o Arco de Almedina
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Portais da Extinta Igreja de Santa Ana
372 m
Fonte Nova
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Praça do Comércio
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Capela do Tesoureiro
353 m
Casa do Arco
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