Igreja da Graça

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Igreja da Graça, Renaissance church in Santa Cruz, Coimbra, Portugal

The Igreja da Graça features a single nave with lateral chapels, decorated with a classic portal and Renaissance architectural elements throughout the structure.

Designed by architect Diogo de Castilho, the church stands as a testament to the 12th-century Christian reconquest period in the Iberian Peninsula.

The church contains mannerist wooden retables in the main chapel and baroque lateral retables, representing different periods of Portuguese religious art.

Located at Rua da Sofia, the church welcomes visitors daily from 8:30 to 11:45 and 14:30 to 19:00, with contact available at 239708320.

The building forms part of the Universidade de Coimbra - Alta e Sofia complex, connecting religious heritage with one of Europe's oldest educational institutions.

Location: Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)

Architects: Diogo de Castilho

Architectural style: Renaissance

Part of: Universidade de Coimbra – Alta e Sofia

GPS coordinates: 40.21345,-8.43066

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:18

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