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Monuments in Coimbra
Fonte Nova / Fonte dos Judeus
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Praça 8 de Maio
3000-300, Coimbra
Public fountain from the D. João V period, with two ajutages and a large tank. This magnificent baroque construction is located in front of the Manga Garden, at the place where the Santa Cruz Tower once was. It is sided by the Montarroio stairs.
Fonte de Santo António dos Olivais
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Rua Afrânio Peixoto
3000-013, Coimbra
Source with one spout and a small tank, surrounded by a stone structure that forms banks on both sides. Highlighting some high relief engravings.
Fonte de Eiras
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Terreiro da Fonte
3020, Coimbra
This backboard public fountain goes back to the D. João V period. It has a central body and two lower laterals. At the centre, over the tank, is the medieval seal of the city. On top is the national coat of arms.
Cruzeiro de São Marcos
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Rua Dom Duarte Nuno
3025, Coimbra
Cross integrated on the set of the former São Marcos Convent. It has an octagonal plinth and a knot.
Cruzeiro de Santo Cristo
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EN567
3040, Coimbra
It is believed that this cruise was built in 1699, the date entered in the gate of the fence line. Features a domed cover closed on three sides and supported by two Tuscan columns. Inside, there is a Crucifix of vegetal decoration, flanked on the left by the Virgin and on the right by St. John.
Cruzeiro de Santo Cristo
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Praça Doutor Fausto Figueiredo Vieira
3045, Coimbra
17TH-century Mannerist cruise, consisting of three steps quadrangular, a pillar, a templete dated 1655 and, on top, a sphere and a crucifix behind a glass.
Cruzeiro de Castelo Viegas
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Rua do Cruzeiro
3040-713, Coimbra
Cruise ship built in 1649, the presenting features of late Renaissance and Baroque architecture. In the 18th century were built the crucifix and the pillar on which it stands.
Busto do Doutor Manuel Braga
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Avenida Emídio Navarro - Parque Verde do Mondego
3000, Coimbra
Bronze bust placed at the City Park to pay homage to Dr. Manuel Braga, the main worker of this city green space.
Capela de Santa Ana
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Rua 15 de Agosto
3045-423, Coimbra
Mannerist Chapel of longitudinal plant, consisting of a nave and a chancel. It was probably built in 1666, suffering works in 1799 (triumphal arch construction) and in 2005 (replacing the wooden ceilings and the floor for ceramic mosaic). In the interior, especially the triumphal arch.
Capela de São Tomé
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Rua de São Tomé
3040, Coimbra
Vernacular chapel with a longitudinal plan, consisting of a nave, a chancel and a vestry located near. It is believed that it was built in 1877, the date entered in the portal, suffering after several transformations.