Monastery of San Benito de Alcantara
This monastery was the former headquarters of the Alcantara military order and is still used today as an educational and research centre. It has elements of gothic, Renaissance, and Plateresque styles.
This monastery was the former headquarters of the Alcantara military order and is still used today as an educational and research centre. It has elements of gothic, Renaissance, and Plateresque styles.
The construction of the Cathedral of Coria began in 1498 and was completed 250 years later, in 1748. The earthquake of 1 November 1755, which destroyed Lisbon, seriously damaged it. The cathedral is in Transitional Gothic style, with important Plateresque and Baroque additions. The tower bell tower designed by Manuel de Lara Churriguera (1690-1755).
Cáceres Cathedral was built in the 15th and 16th centuries on the basis of a 13th-century Mudejar construction. The three Gothic naves, almost the same height, have barrel vaults that extend into the fine engaged columns of the pillars.
Portalegre Cathedral was built at the request of Bishop Dom Julião de Alva when the Diocese of Portalegre was created. Designed by the architect Afonso Álvares, it was begun in 1556. Its last stone, closing of the vault, was laid in 1575.