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Sé Nova de Coimbra
Coimbra New Cathedral
Façade of the New Coimbra Cathedral
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictCoimbra
ProvinceBeira Litoral Province
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCo-Cathedral
Location
LocationCoimbra, Portugal
Geographic coordinates40°12′35″N 8°25′29″W / 40.2097°N 8.4246°W / 40.2097; -8.4246
Architecture
TypeChurch
StyleBaroque
Groundbreaking1541
Completed17th century

Coimbra New Cathedral (Portuguese: Sé Nova de Coimbra), or the Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, is currently bishopric co-seat (along with Coimbra Old Cathedral (Sé Velha de Coimbra) of the city of Coimbra, in Portugal. The cathedral is located near the historical University of Coimbra in the upper part of the town (Alta de Coimbra).

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