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Cathedral of Castelo Branco

Cathedral of Castelo Branco

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The (Co-)Cathedral of Castelo Branco or Church of Saint Michael (archangel) (Portuguese: Sé de Castelo Branco, Igreja de São Miguel) is a Roman Catholic Latin Co-cathedral and former cathedral in Castelo Branco, Portugal.

It is the second official seat of the Catholic Diocese of Portalegre-Castelo Branco, as the bishopric's two-part title suggests, ranking after the Cathedral of Portalegre.

History

Much of the cathedral was built in the style of the Renaissance, in the 17th century. It lost its status as a cathedral in 1881 when the Diocese of Castelo Branco (founded 1771) was absorbed by the then Diocese of Portalegre (which also adopted its title). It was restored as co-cathedral in 1956.[1]

Since 12 September 1978, it is protected as one of the National monuments of Portugal.[2]


References

  1. "Câmara Municipal Castelo Branco". Archived from the original on 2013-11-09. Retrieved 2013-08-27.

39°49′36″N 7°29′28″W


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