Sé Velha (Old Cathedral)

Sé Velha (Old Cathedral)© José Luis Filpo Cabana · CC BY 3.0

A fortress-like Romanesque cathedral halfway up the university hill.

How to reach it

About 20 min walk from Coimbra station. Arrive in Coimbra via Regional · 1h 00m.

From the station
20 min · 1.5 km
Rail pass
Passe Ferroviário Nacional
Tickets
Book tour / ticket

More to see in Coimbra

Joanina Library

Baroque university library with resident bats.

Other stops on the Atlantic Coast: Porto to Lisbon

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Sé Velha (Old Cathedral) from Coimbra station?
About 20 min walk from Coimbra station. Arrive in Coimbra via Regional · 1h 00m.
Is Sé Velha (Old Cathedral) covered by the Passe Ferroviário Nacional?
The train journey to Coimbra is fully covered by the Passe Ferroviário Nacional. Entry to Sé Velha (Old Cathedral) is ticketed and not included in the rail pass.
What else is there to see near Sé Velha (Old Cathedral)?
Other sights in Coimbra include Joanina Library.

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