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Sé Nova de Coimbra
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Sam& Kurt
January 1, 2022
The fussy tapered façade of the New Cathedral contrasts starkly with its older, more conservative namesake. But it can hardly be described as contemporary; this church was founded by the Jesuits in 1598 and consecrated in 1640. The exuberance of the exterior is equaled by the opulence of the interior – the high altar of gold filigree standing majestically in the 17th-century chancel is a standout feature, the pair of 18th-century organs positioned either side lending form and function. Actually, there is a bit of the old in the new: the octagonal font and the choir stalls once belonged in the Sé Velha.
The fussy tapered façade of the New Cathedral contrasts starkly with its older, more conservative namesake. But it can hardly be described as contemporary; this church was founded by the Jesuits in 1598 and consecrated in 1640. The exuberance of the exterior is equaled by the opulence of the interi…
Tiago
January 23, 2020
The name “New Cathedral” (Sé Nova) is a little deceiving as this fine church is almost 500 years old. It began as a Jesuit temple, and the exterior has a Mannerist and Baroque design. The lower half is older and more sober, with pediments and niches, while the top half has far more lavish sculpture, composed of pinnacles, scrolls and a coat of arms. Not long after the Jesuits were thrown out of Portugal in 1759, this church was picked for the new cathedral because of its ample size. A few ornaments were brought from the Old Cathedral, like the 17th-century choir stalls, gilded reredos and the marvellous baptismal font, carved from stone in the Manueline style at the start of the 1500s. (650 meters from this accommodation)
The name “New Cathedral” (Sé Nova) is a little deceiving as this fine church is almost 500 years old. It began as a Jesuit temple, and the exterior has a Mannerist and Baroque design. The lower half is older and more sober, with pediments and niches, while the top half has far more lavish sculptur…
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