One-day itinerary · Centre du Portugal · Portugal
What to see in one day in Coimbra: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Coimbra in a single day.
6.5 km on foot · about 4 h with visits
Stop 1
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Cathedral · Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.2 km from the previous stop
New Cathedral of Coimbra
Cathedral · Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.9 km from the previous stop
Convento de Santa Teresa
Abbey · Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 1.8 km from the previous stop
Igreja do Convento de São Francisco
Abbey · Santa Clara e Castelo Viegas
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 3.6 km from the previous stop
Convento de São Jorge de Milreus
Abbey · Santa Clara e Castelo Viegas
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
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Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.