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Cathedral of Castelo Branco

Coordinates: 39°49′36″N 7°29′28″W / 39.82667°N 7.49111°W / 39.82667; -7.49111
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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Câmara Municipal Castelo Branco". Archived from the original on 2013-11-09. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  2. ^ "IGES PAR - Pesquisa de Património". Archived from the original on 2014-03-04.
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39°49′36″N 7°29′28″W / 39.82667°N 7.49111°W / 39.82667; -7.49111