College of Saint Peter of the Religious
Presentation
The College of Saint Peter of the Religious, also known as the College of Saint Peter of the Clerics, is part of the vast group of colleges founded in Coimbra with the purpose of welcoming religious students.
It is a significant piece of the urban fabric of the Upper Town, integrating the built heritage associated with the academic and religious tradition of the University.
Observations
Much of the building has undergone adaptations over time, and may not retain all of its original architectural features.
Particularities
Its simple structure contrasts with other more ornamented colleges, reflecting the more austere philosophy of the congregation that inhabited it.
Extra Information
Access to the interior space may be limited due to functional changes made to the building.
Aspetos Diferenciadores
Its value lies in its representativeness as a symbol of the religious organization in the university city and its integration into the urban layout of Coimbra’s academic area.
History
Founded in the 16th century to house members of the Secular Clergy order, the college was part of the reformist movement that marked the University of Coimbra after its consolidation in the city.
Its existence reflects the key role of religion in the educational structure of the time, and today it is a reference in the study of university college organization.
College of Saint Peter of the Religious
Rua da Sofia, 158
3000-390 Coimbra