Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz
Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz
Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Seby N
Naples, FL18 contributions
Feb 2023
Beautiful church in the heart of this historic town. Visit the cafe nextdoor which was a church in itself.
Written March 5, 2023
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Jamie G
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Absolutely beautiful church, but pay the €3 and go back to the courtyard, chapel, and sacristy! Full of history and detail! Worth the visit!
Written December 1, 2022
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Rschagrin
Delray Beach, FL15,203 contributions
Nov 2022
The church of the monastery was built in the 12th century, much of the church dates from a restoration in the 1500s.
Written November 27, 2022
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Nicole S
Boston, MA36 contributions
Sep 2022
We really enjoyed this place. You'll spend a little over an hour here (which includes taking pictures), visiting both the church and convent/cloisters. Definitely some pretty tiles and a crazy relic room. There's both an audio guide in English and plenty of descriptions in English, along with nice art and a gorgeous choir loft.
Written November 5, 2022
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843bobbyr
9 contributions
Sep 2022
Be sure to walk all the way in the church until you find the entrance into the monastery. Definitely worth a visit, walk the hallways, visit the chapel where the first king of Portugal is buried along with his son. I love the architecture and try to imagine living in ancient times.
Written September 4, 2022
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Brad
Vancouver, Canada5 contributions
Jul 2022
This is a beautiful & very peaceful cathedral with a lovely main church area as well as an upstairs cloister area in which to walk around and enjoy the peace & quiet despite still being within the city. Please note that it, like much of Coimbra, requires walking up steep cobblestone streets.
Written August 4, 2022
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Cathie R
Lagos, Portugal13 contributions
Jul 2022
Beautiful historic site. It is very close to the center of town and definitely worth a visit. Be sure to go to the upstairs/outdoor courtyard, it is really incredible.
Written August 4, 2022
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia16,140 contributions
Jun 2022
Besides the Coimbra University this Church and Monastery is an absolute must for any tourist visiting Coimbra.
It is located at the end of the main pedestrian street, next door to the City Hall behind an ornate Romanesque-Manuelino facade.
The complex dates back to 12-13 century when Coimbra was the nation's capital, while Manuelino decorations were added later in 16 c.
For a very cheap entry fee of few Euros you can visit the entire complex: Church with amazing Azulejos decorations, Monastery and cloisters, sacristy and elevated choir stalls which were moved on the second floor to make space for tombs of Portuguese first two kings on the ground floor by the altar, part dedicated to St. Anthony who spent part of his life here,...etc
Once again, unmissable and must visit place for any serious traveler.
It is located at the end of the main pedestrian street, next door to the City Hall behind an ornate Romanesque-Manuelino facade.
The complex dates back to 12-13 century when Coimbra was the nation's capital, while Manuelino decorations were added later in 16 c.
For a very cheap entry fee of few Euros you can visit the entire complex: Church with amazing Azulejos decorations, Monastery and cloisters, sacristy and elevated choir stalls which were moved on the second floor to make space for tombs of Portuguese first two kings on the ground floor by the altar, part dedicated to St. Anthony who spent part of his life here,...etc
Once again, unmissable and must visit place for any serious traveler.
Written August 2, 2022
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Anne C
4 contributions
Jun 2022
We're so glad we visited the Sacristy of Santa Cruz. The attendant there was very enthusiastic and made sure we made the most of our visit.
Written June 11, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA14,809 contributions
May 2022
The tile work is impressive and my favorite part. The Monastery is a separate area and is beautiful, but you need to buy a ticket. We were in a hurry and rushed in to see the churct.
Written May 7, 2022
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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, MG287 contributions
não há escadaria por um dos acessos. É fácil de se acessar.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz
- Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz is open:
- Sun - Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Mon - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- We recommend booking Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 27 Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz:
- Coimbra Exclusive Walking Tour (From $32.55)
- Coimbra and Aveiro small group tour from Porto with river cruise (From $103.08)
- Tour of Coimbra starting in Lisbon (From $325.50)
- Private Buçaco and Coimbra Tour – A blend of Nature, History, and Tradition (From $115.01)
- Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra. (From $62.93)
- Hotels near Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz:
- (0.01 mi) Santa Cruz Pensao
- (0.03 mi) Living Santa Cruz
- (0.04 mi) Charme 19
- (0.06 mi) Sophia Residences
- (0.16 mi) Hotel Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
- Restaurants near Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz:
- (0.01 mi) Cafe Santa Cruz
- (0.02 mi) Sete Restaurante
- (0.02 mi) O Croisant
- (0.02 mi) Carmina de Matos
- (0.02 mi) Restaurante Febres