Church of Saint John of Almedina

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Coimbra > Coimbra > Coimbra > Sé Nova

Location

, Located within the Episcopal Palace of Coimbra, currently the headquarters of the National Museum of Machado de Castro.

, Situated in the former parish of Sé Nova, in the municipality and city of Coimbra, District of Coimbra.

History and Origins

, The site housed a temple since the 11th century, with specific mentions in 1064.

, The first concrete reference to the Church of São João de Almedina dates back to 1083.

, It is believed that the initial temple was replaced by a new church, the "ecclesia nova", financed by Count Sesnando Davides in 1087.

Reconstructions and Discoveries

, Between 1128 and 1131, Bishop D. Bernardo led a construction campaign, the nature and extent of which are unknown.

, Vestiges of a partially preserved cloister were discovered in the 20th century during the adaptation of the episcopal palace into a museum.

, Remains of the Romanesque church, consecrated between 1192 and 1206, were found, indicating that construction began in the 1170s.

Transformation in the 17th Century

, The Romanesque church was demolished at the end of the 17th century, being rebuilt with its current appearance.

Architectural and Cultural Elements

, Partially preserved cloister discovered in the 20th century.

, The National Museum of Machado de Castro next door offers a wide collection of art and history.

Curiosities

, Played a central role in the religious history of Coimbra, serving as the See of the city in the absence of the new cathedral.

, Recent archaeological discoveries have enriched the knowledge about its original Romanesque architecture.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_de_São_João_de_Almedina

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt