Maria Peiró
A pleasure to explore
The Cathedral, or "Sé Velha," in Coimbra is one of Portugal's greatest Romanesque buildings. It was started in 1162 by Bishop Miguel Salomao, and construction was completed in 1180 after two decades. In the chapel of St. Peter, you can find the tomb of Jorge de Almeida, Bishop of Coimbra (1483-1543). This cathedral is surrounded by narrow, winding streets which are a pleasure to explore.
