Cathedral of Portalegre

Visit the Cathedral of Portalegre and be amazed at its rich interior while in Alentejo, Portugal.

Cathedral of Portalegre
© Câmara Municipal de Portalegre

The Sé or Cathedral of Portalegre, or Igreja da Santa María a Grande church, was built in the 16th century, shortly after the town became see of the new dioceses.

The current façade dates back to the 18th century and features two new pointed bell towers with pyramids and a clock.

The interior is formed of three cannon vaults with arches and ribs.

The sacristy houses a collection of tiles and the major alter is composed by an eight-panel reredos It is worth noting that the reredos in the interior date back to the 16th and 17th centuries and form the largest set of Mannerist pieces in Portugal.

More Information:

Location:

Praca do Municipio, Portalegre, Alentejo, Portugal.

Ticket Price:

Free admission.

Opening Hours:

Tuesday from 8h15 to 12h00. Tuesday to Sunday from 8h15 to 12h00 and from 14h30 to 18h00. Closed on Monday, Tuesday afternoon, and the next days to bank holidays and festivities.

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