Coimbra, Portugal

Saint Michael's Chapel

Saint Michael's Chapel, Coimbra

The University of Coimbra's chapel, rebuilt in Manueline style between 1517 and 1522. Behind its naturalistic carved doorway lie azulejo-tiled walls, a painted ceiling and a gilded Baroque organ of nearly two thousand pipes, given by King João V in 1733.

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Location

Coordinates: 40.20741, -8.42645

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