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Monday, December 2, 2019
Visit the Parish Church of Antuzede
The Parish Church of Antuzede, located in the parish of Antuzede, was renovated in the 18th century, following the popular baroque style.
It has a large façade with a centralized door and a high curved choir window. Two flares flank her with a two-opening bell tower, showing the twin double bell tower on her left.
Internally the church is spacious, with a single nave and a high choir. The popular style altarpieces are from the 18th century. The main one has, in the center, a painting of Christ speaking to the children.
On the main altar are two late seventeenth-century wooden images of St. Augustine on the left and St. Theotonius on the right, both in golden corbels.
On the side wall, in a niche on the right, is a life-size image of the 17th-century Renaissance-style Lady of Health, as well as the baptismal font and the hemispheric sinks of the same century.
It has a large façade with a centralized door and a high curved choir window. Two flares flank her with a two-opening bell tower, showing the twin double bell tower on her left.
Internally the church is spacious, with a single nave and a high choir. The popular style altarpieces are from the 18th century. The main one has, in the center, a painting of Christ speaking to the children.
On the main altar are two late seventeenth-century wooden images of St. Augustine on the left and St. Theotonius on the right, both in golden corbels.
On the side wall, in a niche on the right, is a life-size image of the 17th-century Renaissance-style Lady of Health, as well as the baptismal font and the hemispheric sinks of the same century.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Visit the Church of St. Just - Ameal
The Church of St. Justo, located in the parish of Ameal, is a 16th-century longitudinal plan, consisting of a single nave, a lower and narrow chancel, two side chapels, a sacristy, an annex and a bell tower. Highlights include the Manueline arch of the main portal, the side chapel ceilings and the gilded altarpiece.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Visit the Pedro and Inês Bridge - Almedina (Coimbra)
The Pedro e Inês Bridge is a pedestrian and bike path bridge over the Mondego River, in the Mondego Green Park of the city of Coimbra. And that connects the two banks of the Mondego, between the Parishes of Almedina and Santa Clara.
It is a work designed by engineer António Adão da Fonseca and architect Cecil Balmond. The bridge has five uneven spans overturned by downed metal arches, the largest of which is 110 meters. The total length is 274.5 meters, with the deck a mixed steel-reinforced concrete section. The wooden walkway is four meters wide, creating a square eight meters wide in the middle; The guards are made of laminated glass in four colors: yellow, blue, green and pink.
It is a work designed by engineer António Adão da Fonseca and architect Cecil Balmond. The bridge has five uneven spans overturned by downed metal arches, the largest of which is 110 meters. The total length is 274.5 meters, with the deck a mixed steel-reinforced concrete section. The wooden walkway is four meters wide, creating a square eight meters wide in the middle; The guards are made of laminated glass in four colors: yellow, blue, green and pink.
Visiting the Mondego Green Park - Almedina (Coimbra)
Mondego Green Park, located in the Parish of Almedina, is large and open access.
The right bank consists of an area of over 400.000m2, basically dedicated to leisure, with a large terrace area, based on a wooden platform over the river. The green zone has four kilometers of pedestrian corridors and the same length of cycle paths.
The right bank consists of an area of over 400.000m2, basically dedicated to leisure, with a large terrace area, based on a wooden platform over the river. The green zone has four kilometers of pedestrian corridors and the same length of cycle paths.
Visit the Doctor Manuel Braga Park - Almedina (Coimbra)
Doctor Manuel Braga Park, located in the Parish of Almedina, is an emblematic park of the city of Coimbra, with a privileged location by the Mondego River.
It was initially a space belonging to the Benedictine monks, located at the level of the river's waterways, subject to constant flooding. In 1888, the Coimbra City Council bought Ínsua dos Bentos, consisting of orange groves, an open area where horse races were held and a soccer field, where the Academic played. In 1920 it is proposed to transform the old Ínsua dos Bentos into a public garden, being in charge of the project the landscaper from Porto, Jacinto de Matos.
The name of the park was deliberated in order to honor Dr. Manuel Braga, a great driver in the valorization and creation of green spaces in the city, namely the Vale de Canas Forest and the gardens of Av. Sá da Bandeira.
It was initially a space belonging to the Benedictine monks, located at the level of the river's waterways, subject to constant flooding. In 1888, the Coimbra City Council bought Ínsua dos Bentos, consisting of orange groves, an open area where horse races were held and a soccer field, where the Academic played. In 1920 it is proposed to transform the old Ínsua dos Bentos into a public garden, being in charge of the project the landscaper from Porto, Jacinto de Matos.
The name of the park was deliberated in order to honor Dr. Manuel Braga, a great driver in the valorization and creation of green spaces in the city, namely the Vale de Canas Forest and the gardens of Av. Sá da Bandeira.
Visit the Coimbra Water Museum - Almedina (Coimbra)
The Coimbra Water Museum, located in the Parish of Almedina and occupying the former water treatment and lifting station, was inaugurated in March 2007, the current structure was designed by architects João Mendes Ribeiro, Alberto Lapa and Paolo Monzo to portray the history of public water supply. Also noteworthy is the use of the underground tunnel that currently leads to an esplanade by the river banks. This museum space is a place of celebration of ancient memories, inspired by the permanent dialogue between Coimbra and the Mondego River. The Museum's annual cultural program has a number of suggestions for activities and events, ranging from painting, sculpture, video, art installations, book presentation / release, music concerts, to thematic seminars and workshops.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Visit the Academic Museum of Coimbra - Almedina (Coimbra)
The Academic Museum of Coimbra is housed in the former St. Jerome College in the Parish of Almedina.
The Academic Museum was the first museum space dedicated to academic life. The museum began in 1987. It has a considerable collection of elements that are historical testimonies of academic experience throughout the ages. Several collections can be seen, linked to the Coimbra song (with instruments, scores, records) linked to sport (with exhibition of some of the trophies won by the Coimbra Academic Association); academic costumes, photographs, prints, sculptures, painting, ceramics and also a documentary archive, which make us know the history and academic life of the University.
The Academic Museum was the first museum space dedicated to academic life. The museum began in 1987. It has a considerable collection of elements that are historical testimonies of academic experience throughout the ages. Several collections can be seen, linked to the Coimbra song (with instruments, scores, records) linked to sport (with exhibition of some of the trophies won by the Coimbra Academic Association); academic costumes, photographs, prints, sculptures, painting, ceramics and also a documentary archive, which make us know the history and academic life of the University.
Visit the Botanical Garden of Coimbra - Almedina (Coimbra)
The Coimbra Botanical Garden, located in the Parish of Almedina, extends over 13.5 hectares on land donated by the Benedictine friars. The garden was created to complement the study of Natural History and Medicine at the University of Coimbra. Marquis of Pombal was the great driver of its construction in 1773.
Spread over several levels, staircases and avenues, it is one of the most renowned botanical gardens in the world, allowing a trip to the four corners of the earth, due to the diversity of plants it has.
The forest occupies two thirds of the total garden area and is mainly composed of free-growing exotic trees and bamboo.
Spread over several levels, staircases and avenues, it is one of the most renowned botanical gardens in the world, allowing a trip to the four corners of the earth, due to the diversity of plants it has.
The forest occupies two thirds of the total garden area and is mainly composed of free-growing exotic trees and bamboo.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Visit the Coimbra Major Seminary Building - Almedina (Coimbra)
The Coimbra Major Seminary Building, located in the Parish of Almedina, is a sui generis building given its Italian architecture and featuring several spaces that are worth a close visit.
Noteworthy is the Sagrada Familia church, with its dome, considered one of the most beautiful in the country; the reliquary chapel of S. Miguel; the Old Library, with more than 9,000 books from 1507 to 1800; the episcopal chambers; the tile room; and the Mondego Balcony, which has a magnificent view over the city. Noteworthy is a woodcut by Monsignor Nunes Pereira, a canvas by the famous painter Grão Vasco and the 18th century pipe organ, built in 1762 by João Fontana de Maquera, which falls under the category of “Iberian organs” and which has 1500 tubes.
Noteworthy is the Sagrada Familia church, with its dome, considered one of the most beautiful in the country; the reliquary chapel of S. Miguel; the Old Library, with more than 9,000 books from 1507 to 1800; the episcopal chambers; the tile room; and the Mondego Balcony, which has a magnificent view over the city. Noteworthy is a woodcut by Monsignor Nunes Pereira, a canvas by the famous painter Grão Vasco and the 18th century pipe organ, built in 1762 by João Fontana de Maquera, which falls under the category of “Iberian organs” and which has 1500 tubes.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Visit the College of Our Lady of Carmo - Almedina (Coimbra)
The College of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, located in the Parish of Almedina, was built in 1541, for the residence of clerics of the diocese of Porto who wished to attend the University. In 1547, it was donated to the Order of Carmelite Footwear and became extinct under the Law of 1834, and passed to the Venerable Third Order of San Francisco, where it is today installed. Although it has undergone several changes, the old college complex retains original tile panels as well as some paintings
Visit the Almalaguês Mother Church
The Almalaguês Mother Church is a 16th and 18th century Baroque building, restored in the 20th century.
In the nave there are two chapels, the Sacrament, with three sections and decorated with coffins, and the one of the baptistery. Of note is the remarkable sculptural, eighteenth-century sacred way and, in the baptismal chapel, the Crucified Christ in wood, of baroque nature.
In the nave there are two chapels, the Sacrament, with three sections and decorated with coffins, and the one of the baptistery. Of note is the remarkable sculptural, eighteenth-century sacred way and, in the baptismal chapel, the Crucified Christ in wood, of baroque nature.
Monday, November 18, 2019
Visit the Torre de Bera Castle - Almalaguês
From the Torre de Bera Castle, located in the parish of Almalaguês, only ruins remain. The century castle XII was a Celtic fortification.
Visit the Chapel of St. Peter - Almalaguês
The Chapel of St. Peter, located in the Parish of Almalaguês, was built in the early 18th century, today in an advanced state of degradation, the Chapel of St. Peter is an example of regional baroque architecture.
It has only one nave, with wooden ceiling, and has three altarpieces. Mention should be made of the quality of the façade's outline and, in the interior, the 17th-century stone altarpiece and various sculptures from the 15th and 16th centuries.
It has only one nave, with wooden ceiling, and has three altarpieces. Mention should be made of the quality of the façade's outline and, in the interior, the 17th-century stone altarpiece and various sculptures from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Visit the Chapel of Our Lady of Joy - Almalaguês
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Alegria, located in the Parish of Almalaguês, has a longitudinal plan, consisting of a nave, a chancel and a sacristy attached to the left side. It was built in 1634, featuring features of mannerist and baroque architecture. Inside, highlight to some eighteenth century tiles that line the walls of the chancel, depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.
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