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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