Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Coimbra > Coimbra > Coimbra > Almedina
, The Colégio Novo, part of the Misericórdia of Coimbra, is a fascinating historical and architectural site.
, It presents a mixture of styles, including Renaissance, Baroque, and Late Baroque.
, Highlights include the interior decoration of the church and cloister, with polychrome gilded wood altarpieces and 17th-century tiles.
, Despite being small on the outside, it reveals a surprising interior richness.
, Nave with four sections, deep side chapels, and a high choir adorned with capitular chairs.
, Designed by Filipe Térzio, it exhibits a Serlian motif and is a remarkable example of the conventual architecture of the time.
, Details such as the cistern and a paved courtyard add to its charm.
, Located in the upper part of the city of Coimbra, it offers panoramic views of the city and the river.
, Classified as a National Monument since 1910, reflecting its cultural and historical importance.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.20993953175629,-8.428210012260035
Coordinates DMS: 40°12'35.8"N 08°25'41.6"W