Cathedral of Vila Real
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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]
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Coordinates: 41°17′47″N 7°44′48″W / 41.2963°N 7.7466°W
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- Roman Catholic cathedrals in Portugal
- National monuments in Vila Real District
- Gothic architecture in Portugal
- 1424 establishments in Europe
- Buildings and structures in Vila Real District
- Buildings and structures in Vila Real
- 15th-century establishments in Portugal
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