Igreja de Santa Cruz
Igreja de Santa Cruz
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Naïs D
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
An unexpected discovery in the middle of the beautiful city of Coimbra. After a little refresh in the Santa Cruz Cafe, unusual for it's location in a part of the church, we wouldn't have expected to enter a full monastery. The entrance of the church is free (and already worth the tour) but you can also pay 4€ to discover how big this church actually is. Nothing from the street indicates that there is such a huge monastery in the center of the city. You will discover the the cloistern and to the choir where you can walk by peacefully. Even more surprising was the reliquary, which is actually a room where you can enter and see the relics of many saints, including a real skull! Of course the decorations are breathtaking with wonderful azulejos, and a huge organ.
A place to visit if you're in Coimbra!
A place to visit if you're in Coimbra!
Written 18 October 2023
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jaimeelsabio
Maryland4,320 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The main church is free to enter and fairly ornate, but not very large. To see the choir, cloister, and a couple other rooms, there is a 4€ cash only fee.
Written 8 September 2023
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal22,329 contributions
Jun 2023
When walking in the old t own of Coimbra, you may not miss this church, easy to find on the end of the shopping street, and it has a fauntain in front of it, this is a realy old church and certeainly woh the visit for to take some pictures.
Written 9 August 2023
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Andy S
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
What a wonderful hidden gem and a must see experience for anyone visiting Coimbra. The staff are knowledgeable and charming. The artefacts are awe inspiring. Peaceful, serene and uplifting. Well worth the entry.
Written 23 July 2023
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muttibey
Izmir, Türkiye1,029 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
It is magnificent from top to bottom. It is one of the two most@important churches in the town. It is located right at the center of Praca Maio 8. Don’t miss it. Recommended.
Written 10 July 2023
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Magnus T
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Very peaceful and spiritual. Reasonably priced and very friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone voting Coimbra
Written 30 June 2023
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jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia5,283 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
The Santa Cruz
Monastery or the church of Santa Cruz is the most beautiful church in Coimbra. It is located in main city centre and consider a national monunent. Built around the 11th century and its famous because the first two kings of Portugal are buried here.
Monastery or the church of Santa Cruz is the most beautiful church in Coimbra. It is located in main city centre and consider a national monunent. Built around the 11th century and its famous because the first two kings of Portugal are buried here.
Written 13 June 2023
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Belgomaster
Halle, Belgium48 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Very beautiful church centrally located in Coimbra. On entering take notice of the blue typical tilework (portugese style)
Morning hours are the quitest for a visit
If you have the time do not forget to visit the cloister and pick up a stamp for uour credencial if you are on the portugese camino
Morning hours are the quitest for a visit
If you have the time do not forget to visit the cloister and pick up a stamp for uour credencial if you are on the portugese camino
Written 10 June 2023
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Byron R
Laguna Beach, CA716 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
A monastery where St Anthony began his journey. Worth the fee of entry. First two kings of Portugal have their crypts located here.
Written 6 June 2023
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B T
London, UK1,216 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The church has a nice cloister and is interesting to visit as it is very old and historic, very pretty on the inside and it sits on a nice square.
Written 20 May 2023
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Neves24
21 contributions
preço dos bilhetes para visitar e horários de visita? onde adquirir bilhetes?
Scheila' S
Lisbon, Portugal8 contributions
Pode visitar a igreja sem pagar. Para ter acesso ao monastério e algumas outras partes custa €3 por pessoa. Compra dentro da igreja. Visita até as 17h....
porque temos que descer escadas para chegar a igreja
George Jamil
Belo Horizonte, MG288 contributions
não há escadaria por um dos acessos. É fácil de se acessar.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Igreja de Santa Cruz
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Igreja de Santa Cruz:
- Coimbra Private Walking Tour with U.C. Tickets Early Access (From RM 211.19)
- Aveiro and Coimbra Small Group Tour with River Cruise from Porto (From RM 580.73)
- Tour of Coimbra starting in Lisbon (From RM 1,583.75)
- Bussaco Palace and the University of Coimbra Private Tour (From RM 607.11)
- Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra. (From RM 343.16)
- Hotels near Igreja de Santa Cruz:
- (0.01 km) Santa Cruz Pensao
- (0.05 km) Coimbra Apartments
- (0.06 km) Living Santa Cruz
- (0.06 km) Charme 19
- (0.09 km) Sophia Residences
- Restaurants near Igreja de Santa Cruz:
- (0.02 km) Cafe Santa Cruz
- (0.02 km) Oito Restaurante
- (0.02 km) Carmina Restaurante
- (0.03 km) Sete Restaurante
- (0.03 km) O Croisant