Church of São João de Almedina

The Church of San Juan de la Almedina was documented as early as 1083 and belonged to the Episcopal Palace of Coimbra. The temple was completely renovated in the 12th century in Romanesque style, probably at the same time as the monastery next door, which was discovered in the 1940s and consecrated around 1200.
The church was rebuilt between 1684 and 1704 when it took on its current appearance. Like the rest of the episcopal palace, it was ceded to the community of Coimbra in 1912 and thus became part of the Machado de Castro National Museum, which has housed a department of church art since 1923.

Beautiful Church and well worth a look inside. Just one of many sites in Coimbra to visit.

The church was rebuilt between 1684 and 1704 giving it its current appearance.
It was part of the episcopal palace.