Religious site
Monastery of the Holy Cross (Coimbra)
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The Monastery of the Holy Cross (Mosteiro da Santa Cruz) is a national monument and the burial site of Portugal's first two monarchs, Afonso Henriques and Sancho I. Founded in 1131, the monastery's church features a magnificent Gothic cloister and intricate Manueline architecture. Visitors can see the royal tombs, admire the ornate choir stalls, and explore the serene cloisters. The site also played a key role in Portuguese history as a center of learning and religious power.
Don't miss
- Tombs of King Afonso Henriques and King Sancho I in the church
- Gothic cloister with intricate stone carvings and Manueline details
- Ornate 16th-century choir stalls and the sacristy's azulejo tiles
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Monastery of the Holy Cross (Coimbra)
You can visit Monastery of the Holy Cross (Coimbra) on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
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