Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Mary Major


The Lisbon Cathedral (Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Mary Major), often called simple the Sé, is a Roman Catholic Church located in Lisbon, Portugal. The oldest church in the city is the see of the Archdiocese of Lisbon. Since the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, in the year 1147, the building has been modified several times and survived many earthquakes. It is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.


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Location: Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Mary Major Lisbon Portugal
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