Braga Cathedral

Braga Cathedral
Sé de Braga
Main façade of Braga Cathedral. The entrance gallery (galilee) with three arches is gothic (end of 15th century), but the towers and upper storeys are early baroque (17th century).
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictArchdiocese of Braga
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusCathedral
Location
LocationBraga, Portugal
Geographic coordinates41°33′00″N 8°25′38″W / 41.5499°N 8.42736°W / 41.5499; -8.42736
Architecture
TypeChurch
StyleGothic, Moorish, Manueline, Baroque

The Cathedral of Braga (Portuguese: Sé de Braga) is a Roman Catholic church in the northern city of Braga, Portugal. Due to its long history and artistic significance, it is also one of the most important buildings in the country. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Braga and of the Primate Archbishop of Portugal and Spain.

The cathedral has been classified as National Monument since 1910.[1]

  1. ^ "Sé de Braga". www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt. Retrieved 2018-03-26.

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