Sé de Portalegre

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Sé de Portalegre, Cathedral and National Monument in Portalegre, Portugal.

The Cathedral of Portalegre exhibits Mannerist architecture with a collection of ninety paintings on the main altar and lateral chapels.

Architect Afonso Álvares designed this religious structure in 1556, marking the establishment of an important ecclesiastical center in the Alentejo region.

The cathedral contains numerous 17th-century tile panels and Mannerist paintings that represent the artistic traditions of Portuguese religious architecture.

Visitors can access the cathedral daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with private parking facilities available near the premises.

The sacristy and cloister, completed during the 18th century, demonstrate the architectural evolution from Renaissance to Baroque periods.

Location: Sé e São Lourenço

Inception: 1556

Architects: Afonso Álvares

Architectural style: mannerism

GPS coordinates: 39.29110,-7.43375

Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:16

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