Coimbra, Portugal
Monastery of the Holy Cross
The Monastery of the Holy Cross, also known as the Church of the Holy Cross, is a National Monument in Coimbra, Portugal. Because the first two kings of Portugal are buried in the church, it was granted the status of National Pantheon. Founded in 1131 outside the protecting walls of Coimbra, the Monastery of the Holy Cross was the most important monastic house during the early days of the Portuguese monarchy.
- City
- Coimbra
- Country
- Portugal
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Coimbra
- Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
- Aeminium
- New Cathedral of Coimbra
- Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Background: Wikipedia