Santa Clara-a-Nova Monastery, Coímbra

Get to know how is the monastery where the remains of the Queen Saint Elizabeth rest, in Coimbra, Portugal.

Santa Clara-a-Nova Monastery
© Celestino Manuel

The Santa Clara-a-Nova Monastery was built up in 1649 to substitute the primitive Santa-Clara-a-Velha, which was just right then by the Mondego River.

This Baroque building is flanked by turrets.

In the main retable of the church is exhibited a silver and crystal vase (17th century) with the adored body of the Queen Saint Elizabeth; while in the side naves are shown tiles panels allusive to her life.

On the low choir, it is located a stone statue of the city’s patron, work by the master Pêro, who made it in 1330.

More information:

Location:

Alto de Santa Clara, Coimbra.

Ticket Price:

Ticket to the church: 1€.
Ticket to the cluster: 2€.
Visit to the cluster and the low choir: 3€.

Children up to 6 have free entry.

Opening Hours:

Opening Hours in Summer: From 9h00 to 18h30.
Opening Hours in Winter: From 9h00 to 17h00.

Telephone:

(+351) 239 441 674.

How to arrive:

Bus: 6, 14, 14T, 20, 31.

Recommended Excursions:

Mapa Interactivo:

Coímbra

What to see:

Beaches:

Museums

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

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✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal