Cathedral of Vila Real explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Igespar Ip | Heritage . 2013-08-27 . dead . https://archive.today/20130827155343/http://www.igespar.pt/en/patrimonio/pesquisa/geral/patrimonioimovel/detail/69794/ . 2013-08-27 .