University of Coimbra: the quadrangle
Architect/Designer | Canevari, Antonio (1681-1764) |
Country | Portugal |
City | Coimbra |
Subject Date | 1733 |
Image Date | 1960 |
View | Exterior |
Medium | 35mm Transparency |
Library Reference | SCP250 |
Orientation | Landscape |
Colour Info | Colour |
Credit | RIBA Collections |
Subject | Clock towers ; Courtyards ; Colonnades ; University buildings ; Stairs ; Porticos |
NOTES: The buildings around the university quadrangle date from the 16th century. The Via Latina - the colonnade with its staircase - was added in the second half of the 18th century and the clock tower was completed in 1733 to a design by Antonio Canevari.
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