Single nave of great height and flat vaults supported by corbels. The Monastery of Santa Cruz de Coimbra was founded in 1131 by Arcediago D. Telo, with the protection of D. Afonso Henriques, The Monastery of Santa Cruz follows the rule of the Canons Ruling Saint Augustine. The Romanesque building was located outside the city walls, and its design would be a Church with a façade tower, with defensive skills. The work was developed between 1132-1223. Here, one of the best educational institutions in Portugal was developed, thanks to its vast library, supported by its active “scriptorium” (the place where monks who copied documents and created books) worked. It was here that Fernando Martins de Bulhões (Santo António) studied.