Cathedral of Vila Real

The Cathedral of Vila Real (Portuguese: Sé de Vila Real), also known as the Church of St. Dominic (Portuguese: Igreja de São Domingos) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Vila Real, Portugal. It is the seat of the Diocese of Vila Real.

Dominican friars from Guimaraes built it as a convent in 1424; it is an example of Gothic architecture. Since 19 February 1926, it has been classified as a National Monument.[1]

References
  1. "Igespar Ip | Heritage". Archived from the original on 2013-08-27. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
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