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Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra), Coimbra

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Considered one of the most important Romanesque Roman Catholic structures in the country, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) is also one of Portugal's best-preserved cathedrals. While other structures had to be greatly remodeled or renovated over time, especially after the Great Earthquake of 1755, this church has remained relatively intact. The original medieval structure was very basic and built in the 13th century. The Romanesque style for which it is now famous was designed later by architect Master Robert. Peruse the facades of this cathedral, including the Renaissance-style portal that was added in the 16th century, before exploring its interior. Take in hundreds of years of history while walking through this architectural and artistic site. Use our Coimbra trip planner to arrange your visit to Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and other attractions in Coimbra.

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By zecafe56 On March 23, 2018

Depois de subir ruas e escadarias sem fim fui ter ao largo da Sé. Vi a escadaria das serenatas a fachada e pouco mais. Entrada 2€ e 50 cent. Não tinha levado dinheiro. Paciência. Tirei umas fotos. Vi ... more »

After rising streets and endless staircases went off the Cathedral. I saw the staircase of SERENADES the facade and little more. €2 input and 50 cent. Had not taken money. Patience. I took some pictures. I saw the House where the Zeca had lived.

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By Elisabete_11 On March 21, 2018

Falar da Sé Velha é lembrar a vida académica e as Serenatas Monumentais feitas na altura da Queima das Fitas. A Igreja Românica começada a construir no início do séc. XII é um a bela representante des... more »

Talk of the old cathedral to remember is the academic life and the Monumental Serenades made at the time of the burning of the Ribbons. The Romanesque church begun to build at the beginning of the 20th century. XII is a beautiful representative of this architectural style which is very worthwhile visiting.

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By alinecasteletti On March 10, 2018

Para entrar você tem que pagar 2,5€ e vale cada centavo . Não sou católica e nem muito ligada em arte sacra, mas essa igreja é realmente um espetáculo de arte por dentro , a ponto de tocar seu coração... more »

To enter you have to pay €2.5 and worth every penny. I'm Catholic and not even close in sacred art, but this church is really a show of art inside, about to touch your heart. You also go to the upper floor, where there is an initial construction of a monastery. In this place I would be reading a book for hours, as well as beautiful, you transmit a lot of peace. Super recommend!

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By sergiusz pawlowski On April 21, 2018

The cathedral is great Coimbra is delightful I recommend it to anyone visiting Portugal.

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By Alaina Rydzewski On January 3, 2018

Beautiful cathedral and worth the visit. One of Coimbra’s most awesome touristic points!

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By Ma ria On January 4, 2018

Very beautiful and worth paying a visit despite an entrance fee.

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By ciaran buckley On July 3, 2017

Looks cool from the outside. Really impressive architecture. Not much else to do there but to look at it.

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By Nocny Marek300 On July 10, 2017

Wonderful romanic style church with stupid, idiot sacristian which don't allow entrace even at 17.50 while mass bagin at 18. This idiot treat church like his own property. I see no reason to close entrance with line and don't allow go in, while 10 minutes is enough to see that building. We people who believe in God sponsored that building not sacristian and not priest! Also we pay yours rent! Yours behaviour is scandalic! I dont want visit church DURING mass but 10 minutes before, probably you brain less cant imagine that! After moving 3000 km it is not so easy adjust with time to seconds! You have almost empty churches now and such unfriendly behaviour like that stupid sacristian make them more empty faster! By the way same arogantic you may meet in Vatican.

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