Assunção, Ajuda, Salvador e Santo Ildefonso, Portugal

Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas

Assunção, Ajuda, Salvador e Santo Ildefonso, Portugal

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: Tu-Fr,Su 10:00-12:00,14:00-17:00
Phone: +351 266 769 800

From OpenStreetMap — confirm before travelling

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Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Elvas, Portugal, is a Manueline religious building designed by Francisco de Arruda and constructed beginning in 1517. Located in the Republic Square within the parish of the Assumption, this former cathedral served a significant spiritual role during the War of Restoration, when thousands of soldiers sought its sanctuary for prayer and solace. Designated a National Monument of Portugal, the building reflects the architectural ambitions of early 16th-century Portugal. In 2014, it was incorporated into a military tourism initiative developed by the Ministry of National Defense and Turismo de Portugal, designed to revitalize historical sites through themed itineraries celebrating Portuguese military heritage.