Useful information
- Phone : +351 239 825 273
- Website: : http://sevelha-coimbra.org
Description
King Afonso Henriques decided to build this former cathedral at a time when Coimbra was situated on the border between the Christian and Muslim world. This explains its fortress-like appearance, crowned with merlons. This, Portugal's first cathedral, was built between 1140 and 1175 by two Frenchmen, Bernard and Robert, which explains the resemblance with the Romanesque Auvergne and Cluny churches. Elements have added over the centuries, such as the north Renaissance portal.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide113 m - Rua de São João, 3001 Coimbra
- The Green Guide115 m - Rua de Sobre Ripas, 3001 Coimbra
- The Green Guide132 m - Rua de Sobre Ripas, Coimbra
More tourist attractions in Coimbra
Where to sleepnearby
- From €45Casa da Sé Cathedral Suites30 m - Rua do Cabido 10 - 18, 3000-088 Coimbra
- From €81Casa da Carqueja51 m - Beco da Carqueija 12 2o andar, 3000-099 Coimbra
- From €39SOBRE RIBAS 2|1274 m - Rua de Sobre Ribas 10, 3000-395 Coimbra
More hotels in Coimbra
Where to eatnearby
- TrovadorAround€2028 m - Largo da Se Velha - 15/17, 3000-383 Coimbra
- MA€€€MICHELIN 202475 m - Rua do Norte 13, 3000 295 Coimbra
- Taberna d'AlmedinaAround€17123 m - R. do Arco Almedina 21, 3000-116 Coimbra
More restaurants in Coimbra
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