Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas, Catholic cathedral in Republic Square, Elvas, Portugal.
The cathedral features a fortress design with a prominent bell tower, bevelled battlements, and intricate stone carvings on its main portal.
Francisco de Arruda started the cathedral construction in 1517, replacing the Santa Maria dos Açougues church, and Pope Pius V elevated it to cathedral status in 1570.
The interior contains polychrome tiles from the early 17th century and hosts regular religious services for the Catholic community of Elvas.
The cathedral opens daily for visitors, with guided tours available that detail the architectural elements and religious artifacts within the building.
The choir houses an exceptional organ commissioned in 1762 by Bishop Lencastre, crafted by Italian organist Pasqual Caetano Oldoni over fifteen years.
Location: Assunção, Ajuda, Salvador e Santo Ildefonso
Inception: 1517
Architects: Francisco de Arruda
Architectural style: Manueline
GPS coordinates: 38.88100,-7.16390
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:18
Garrison Border Town of Elvas and its Fortifications
69 m
Castle of Elvas
296 m
Praça-forte de Elvas
65 m
Muralhas de Elvas
148 m
Igreja de São Domingos (Elvas)
389 m
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas
152 m
Igreja de São Pedro
306 m
Hotel São João de Deus
349 m
Edifício do Conselho de Guerra de Elvas
167 m
Fonte de São Lourenço (Elvas)
175 m
Casa da Cultura
78 m
Fonte da Misericórdia
299 m
Câmara Municipal de Elvas
33 m
Arco do Dr. Santa Clara
109 m
Mosteiro de São Paulo
304 m
Fonte de São Vicente
91 m
Jardim Militar
366 m
Pelourinho de Elvas
97 m
Fonte de Santa Mónica
314 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
230 m
Passos da Via Sacra (cinco), também denominados «capela da Rua de Alcamim», «capela da Rua de Olivença», «capela do Largo da Misericórdia», «capela do Largo São João de Deus», primitivamente na Rua da Cadeia, e «capela da Rua de André Gonçalves»
159 m
Fonte dos Cavaleiros (Elvas)
321 m
Cisterna de Elvas
331 m
Historic centre of Elvas
65 m
Museu de Arte Sacra (Elvas)
60 m
Capela de São João da Corujeira
310 m
Igreja de São Martinho (Elvas)
165 m
Assento de Elvas
296 mReviews
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