Catedral of Nossa Senhora da Assunção - Funchal, Portugal
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The Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Our Lady of the Assumption) in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal.
Waymark Code: WMD0R5
Location: Arquipélago da Madeira, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/03/2011
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The Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Our Lady of the Assumption) in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The late fifteenth-century cathedral is one of the few structures that survives virtually intact since the early period of colonization of Madeira. The patron of the cathedral is Our Lady of the Assumption.
The cathedral is designed in a Gothic style and has three naves. The roof of the cathedral features a Mudéjar-inspired design and is of cedar wood. The exterior walls are made of stone from Cabo Girão.
During the 1490s, Manuel I sent architect Pêro Anes or Gil Enes to work on the design of the cathedral of Funchal. The cathedral was structurally complete in 1514. Prior to completion, however, by 1508, when Funchal was elevated to the status of a city, the cathedral was already being used for the celebration of Mass. The spire of the bell tower and a few additional details were finalized in 1517-1518.
The cathedral contains a silver processional cross, donated by King Manuel I of Portugal, considered one of the masterpieces of precious metalwork of Manueline Portugal.
A statue of Pope John Paul II is located outside the cathedral, which was moved to its current position after formerly being installed in the urban area of Funchal adjacent to the waterfront.
From wikipedia
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1514
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
Sé do Funchal
Rua da Queimada de Baixo
Funchal, Portugal
9000
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
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