Church · 1110–1737

Porto Cathedral

Sé do Porto

King John I marries the English princess Philippa of Lancaster in Porto Cathedral.

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Henry of Burgundy founds the first chapel 1108

Count Henry of Burgundy and his wife found a chapel on the hilltop where the cathedral rises.

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A knight in stone c.1333

A Gothic funerary chapel is added for João Gordo, knight of King Dinis; his stone figure lies on the tomb.

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A royal wedding 1387

King John I marries the English princess Philippa of Lancaster in Porto Cathedral.

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Nasoni adds a Baroque loggia 1736

Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni adds a Baroque loggia to the side façade.

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Porto Cathedral on the map of Porto