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Monuments in Coimbra
Igreja Rainha Santa Isabel
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Alto de Santa Clara
3040-270, Coimbra
The Fellowship of Queen Santa Isabel is in charge of the Church of Queen Santa Isabel do Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova. Their primary concern is to ensure the Church of Queen Santa Isabel and adjacent spaces that belong to and promote the cult of Queen Santa Isabel. In the altarpiece of the chancel of the Church is the silver and Crystal URN, where is venerated the body of Queen Santa Isabel.
Palácio de São Marcos
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Rua Dom Duarte Nuno
3025-637, Coimbra
The monastery of this Palace was inhabited by Monks from 1451. In the Church, highlighted by a tomb set dating from the 15th and 16th centuries: Tomb of Fernão Teles de Meneses, dated 1481, and Tomb of João da Silva and Aires da Silva, designed by the sculptor Diogo Pires Manueline-o-Boy.
Fonte da Madalena
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Rua Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes
3000-303, Coimbra
Baroque fountain built in 1729, to present a 17th century portico around. The basin is cupped and, at the top, is a label involved in broad leaved garlands with ornaments, flowers and fruits.
Estátua de A. Joaquim António de Aguiar
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Largo da Portagem
3000-337, Coimbra
Bronze statue rose to pay homage to Joaquim António de Aguiar, Portuguese statesman (1792-1875), at the Largo da Portagem (in a garden centre).
Largo da Sé Velha
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Largo da Sé Velha
3000-383, Coimbra
The imposing Old Se is raised at the square centre and, around it are several XVII, XVIII and XIX century constructions. It is the place where traditionally takes place the students’ serenade which marks the beginning of the Queima das Fitas (traditional students’ weekly party).
Cruzeiro de Lamarosa
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Rua do Cruzeiro
3025, Coimbra
Cruise lines simple, consisting of a cylindrical base, a flat forend and, on top, a small cross.
Estátua de São Silvestre
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Largo do Terreiro
3025-569, Coimbra
Stone statue erected in 2002, in praise of St. Sylvester.