The Sé de Portalegre, also known as the Cathedral of Portalegre (

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: ''Catedral de Portalegre'') is a

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in Portalegre, Portugal. It is classified as a

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. Construction started in 1556 and ended in the early 17th century.

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17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Portugal Buildings and structures in Portalegre District Portalegre National monuments in Portalegre District Portalegre, Portugal 1556 establishments in Portugal {{Europe-RC-church-stub