The building of the Christian Santa Cruz Monastery occurred during the reign of Afonso Henriques by a group of twelve Canons of St. Augustine. This monastic community was the most influential monastic house during the management of the first dynasty. It celebrated a crucial time in the composition of the Portuguese identity. Therefore, contributing to […]
As I walk around Coimbra’s streets, I experience an infatuation with Portugal’s rich history. All the stone buildings’ wear, in Coimbra signifies they have been there for a long while. The cobblestone streets suggest the stones have been in the ground for a long time. Looking around, it is easy to come up with 1000 […]
I noticed two tombs while exploring Igreja de Santa Cruz in Coimbra, Portugal. I had already known about the grave of Afonso I. However, I did not understand who Sancho I was on the opposite side of the altar. So, I figured since I am learning about these kings, it would be of service to […]
