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Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra)

Coimbra, Portugal
Ranked #7 of 12 attractions in Coimbra
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

If you like churches and cathedrals it is worth a visit More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I was on a budget so I didn't pay the 2€ entrance fee here and visited the New Cathedral instead. I wish I had paid to go inside the Se Velha instead. The exterior of the cathedral was very stately and attractive with its castle-like appearance. As with many of Coimbra's landmarks, I got lost trying to find it, but... More

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Stuttgart, Germany
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

A blend of styles, mostly Romanesque (with the facade resembling a castle, no less), but with a beautiful Renaissance portal on the side. More

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Madrid, Spain
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99 reviews 99 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

If there is one church you will visit in Coimbra make it this one. More

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Kent
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

A stunning building, beautifully preserved with an interesting little visitor's centre. The cafe, with seats on the terrace overlooking Coimbra is great for a short break. More

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Miami Beach, FL
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

Coimbra's old cathedral is extremely well-preserved and easily accessible. The most impressive characteristics are the slit windows at the lower levels, designed so that the church could be defended against the Moors, and the unusual presence nearly everywhere within the cathedral of gorgeous tiles--a Moorish influence. More

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Brasilia, Brazil
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
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Very beautiful cathedral, worth the visit more than the University... 2 Euros for entering the church More

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Sydney, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2009
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This is a really interesting place as there's an eclectic mix of things to see inside from different time periods. Definitely pay the €2 to see the biblical garden & oldest Gothic cloisters in Portugal - this back section is really magic. More

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Surrey, England
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
149 helpful votes 149 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2008
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The most impressive cafe I have had the pleasure to eat a toasted sandwich in. Eat inside amongst the impressive interior, or outside on the terrace. More

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Cesar OAzemeis
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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