he Tower of the medieval time (16th century) is intigrated in the old City wall of Coimbra. It was adapted to be a residence during the reign of King Dom Manuel I.
Coimbra, Portugal part 6 – Torre de Anto, Centre of Guitar and Fado of Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal part 5 – Cloister of Manga
The Jardim da Manga, also known as Cloister of Manga, is a Renaissance architectural work with fountains, located behind the Santa Cruz Monastery in Coimbra, Portugal. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1934.
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Coimbra, Portugal part 4 – Monastery Church Santa Cruz
The portal facade was built in two construction phases. Between 1507 and 1513 the two mighty towers were built. The portal was designed by the master builder Diego de Castillo and executed between 1522 and 1526 by Nicolas de Chantereine.
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Coimbra, Portugal part 2 – The old Cathedral
The Cathedral was build in the middle of the 12th Century in the style of the Romans. At begin of the 13th Century it was build the way of the Cross in the style in a mix of Roman and Gothic time. Until the Year 1772 it was the Cathedral of the Diocese of Coimbra, then the church of the Jesuit College was appointed as the new Cathedral. The old cathedral was declared a national monument in 1910.
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Èvora, Portugal part 2 – Palace of King Manuel I.
The Palace of King Manuel I. was a residence of the Portuguese Kings in Portugal. At begin of the history of the Palace it was a monastery of Franciscans Monks...
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