Paços da Universidade ou Paços das Escolas
Paços da Universidade ou Paços das Escolas, Royal palace at Sé Nova district, Coimbra, Portugal.
The medieval palace exhibits Gothic and Baroque architectural designs across its grand halls, ceremonial rooms, and decorated corridors spanning multiple floors.
Originally constructed in the late 14th century as King João I's residence, the palace transformed into the University of Coimbra's main building in 1597.
The palace contains the ceremonial Sala Grande dos Atos, where academic traditions and graduation ceremonies of the University of Coimbra continue since medieval times.
Guided tours of the palace operate daily from 9:00 to 17:00, allowing visitors to explore the historical rooms, chapel, and architectural elements.
The palace features the Porta Férrea, a 1634 monumental entrance gate decorated with statues representing the university's academic disciplines and royal figures.
Location: Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Part of: Universidade de Coimbra – Alta e Sofia
GPS coordinates: 40.20748,-8.42620
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:03
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
135 m
New Cathedral of Coimbra
265 m
Machado de Castro National Museum
180 m
University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia
161 m
Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
361 m
Torre de Almedina
263 m
Faculdade de Letras
126 m
Igreja de São Tiago
343 m
National Museum Machado de Castro
166 m
Torre de Anto
321 m
Escadas monumentais
290 m
Paço de Sub-Ripas
286 m
Igreja de São João de Almedina
158 m
Parque Dr. Manuel Braga
289 m
Túmulo de D. Sesnando
169 m
Igreja do Colégio Novo
336 m
Igreja de São Salvador (Sé Nova)
204 m
Igreja do Antigo Colégio de Santo António da Estrela
224 m
Colégio de São Jerónimo
318 m
Colégio de Santa Rita
115 m
Portal do Colégio de São Tomás
212 m
Cerca de Coimbra, designadamente o Arco de Almedina
282 m
Arco Pequeno de Almedina
282 m
Colégio da Santíssima Trindade
90 m
Portais da Extinta Igreja de Santa Ana
201 m
Praça do Comércio
332 m
Capela do Tesoureiro
218 m
Casa do Arco
287 mReviews
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