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The Capela de São Miguel is a chapel at the University of Coimbra built between the 16th and 18th centuries. It belongs to the architectural complex of Paço das Escolas, the historic center of the University of Coimbra, and is therefore classified as a National Monument (since 1910) and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List (since June 2013).

The University Chaplaincy Community meets every Sunday at 12:00 to celebrate the Eucharist.

History

The construction of a small private oratory in the former Royal Palace of Alcáçova (currently Paço das Escolas) probably dates back to the 16th century. XII. The Chapel of São Miguel, which replaced it, dates from the 16th century. XVI, having been sponsored by D. Manuel I, whose decorative style is evident in the lateral Manueline Portal, in the large windows of the central nave and in the crossing arch. The works were directed by Marcos Pires and finished by Diogo de Castilho. The chapel underwent subsequent renovations. The main altarpiece, whose joinery was designed in 1605 by Bernardo Coelho and executed by the engraver and sculptor Simão da Mota, is in gilded woodwork, highlighting Mannerist paintings on the life of Christ attributed to Simão Rodrigues and Domingos Vieira Serrão; the altarpiece is considered a masterpiece of Portuguese mannerism. The organ, in Baroque style, was built in 1733 by Friar Manuel Gomes; this instrument remains functional. The carpet tiles in the nave and chancel were made in Lisbon and date from the 17th century, as well as the painting on the ceiling, by Francisco F. de Araújo; the altar is from the 17th century. XVIII. The image of Santa Catarina in the niche to the right of the chancel arch is by the sculptor Frei Cipriano da Cruz.

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GPS 40.20753944201197, -8.426444271901008

The Capela de São Miguel is a chapel at the University of Coimbra built between the 16th and 18th centuries. It belongs to the architectural complex of Paço das Escolas, the historic center of the University of Coimbra, and is therefore classified as a National Monument (since 1910) and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List (since June 2013).

The University Chaplaincy Community meets every Sunday at 12:00 to celebrate the Eucharist.

History

The construction of a small private oratory in the former Royal Palace of Alcáçova (currently Paço das Escolas) probably dates back to the 16th century. XII. The Chapel of São Miguel, which replaced it, dates from the 16th century. XVI, having been sponsored by D. Manuel I, whose decorative style is evident in the lateral Manueline Portal, in the large windows of the central nave and in the crossing arch. The works were directed by Marcos Pires and finished by Diogo de Castilho. The chapel underwent subsequent renovations. The main altarpiece, whose joinery was designed in 1605 by Bernardo Coelho and executed by the engraver and sculptor Simão da Mota, is in gilded woodwork, highlighting Mannerist paintings on the life of Christ attributed to Simão Rodrigues and Domingos Vieira Serrão; the altarpiece is considered a masterpiece of Portuguese mannerism. The organ, in Baroque style, was built in 1733 by Friar Manuel Gomes; this instrument remains functional. The carpet tiles in the nave and chancel were made in Lisbon and date from the 17th century, as well as the painting on the ceiling, by Francisco F. de Araújo; the altar is from the 17th century. XVIII. The image of Santa Catarina in the niche to the right of the chancel arch is by the sculptor Frei Cipriano da Cruz.