College of the Most Holy Trinity

The College of the Holy Trinity, established in 1552, began construction in 1562 in Couraça, Lisbon. Closed in 1834, the building was sold to private individuals. The complex, whose construction began in 1555, consists of the church and spaces necessary for teaching and religious residence. Belonging to the Order of the Holy Trinity of the Redemption of Captives, it was in its church that the University's religious services were held when the University Chapel was unavailable. It is part of the Mannerist artistic movement, with sober architecture and little decoration. The portal, completed around 1630, is framed by two pairs of Doric columns, set on pedestals, and crowned by the symbol of the Trinitarian order. For decades after the extinction of religious orders in the 19th century, it was used for various purposes. After extensive renovation, designed by Aires Mateus, it currently houses the Casa da Jurisprudência (House of Jurisprudence) of the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra.

Its imposing architecture and decorative elements of artistic value make it a striking point of interest in the city's cultural heritage.