Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova
Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova
A 17th-century monastery on a hillside, housing the silver coffin of Saint Elizabeth, patron saint of Coimbra.
After the old monastery was flooded, the nuns moved in the 17th century to the New Monastery of Santa Clara on the hillside of the south bank. The church houses the silver coffin of Queen Saint Elizabeth, patron saint of Coimbra. Her original 14th-century stone sarcophagus is kept in the back chapel, and the cloister is grand. The terrace in front of the church offers views over the Old Town on the opposite bank.
It is about a 10-minute walk from the old monastery. Entry to the church is free, while viewing the sarcophagus and cloister costs a small fee.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00; Sunday morning mass
Nearby sights
- Portugal dos Pequenitos
- Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
- Quinta das Lágrimas
- Pedro e Inês Footbridge & Parque Verde do Mondego
- Arco de Almedina & Quebra-Costas
- Fado ao Centro
- Biblioteca Joanina
- Café Santa Cruz