College of Santo António da Pedreira

Some of the original structures may be partially altered due to the passage of time and adaptation to new uses.

Located in an area once known as "the quarry," the college owes its name to the local topography, which also gives it a unique character among the city's colleges.

It is a lesser-known building among the more popular tourist routes, making it a place of discovery for visitors looking to explore the less obvious roots of the city.

The strong connection to Saint Anthony and his popularity among the Portuguese people gives the college a distinctive emotional and identity-based character within the network of religious colleges in Coimbra.

The college was founded to support the education of clergy and students at a time when Coimbra was consolidating its position as the capital of knowledge. With roots in the 17th century, it remained active for long periods until, like many other religious buildings, it underwent reconfigurations after the extinction of religious orders. Its heritage remains alive in the city's architectural memory.