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.
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Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m./ 2pm - 5pm
Sun: and religious holidays: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Free entry.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastery_of_the_Holy_Cross_(Coimbra)
Official website http://igrejascruz.webnode.pt/
Email igrejasantacruz@gmail.com
Phone +351 239 822 941
Address R. Martins de Carvalho, 3 Apartado 6024, 3001-801 Coimbra, Portugal
Coordinates 40°12'39.383" N -8°25'43.464" E
