# Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha)

Coimbra, Portugal

Begun after 1139 under Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques, the Sé Velha is the country's best-preserved Romanesque cathedral. Its fortress-like walls, sculpted portals and gilded Gothic altarpiece survive almost intact, and Portugal's earliest Gothic cloister was added from 1218.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 40.20878, -8.42708

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