Lisbon - Sé Patriarchal

 
Lisbon's cathedral, called the Sé Patriarchal, is the city's oldest church and is one of the largest constructions of Romanesque origin in Portugal. The Portuguese word Sé, meaning cathedral, comes from the word sede meaning bishop's seat. The building stands within the old, densely built quarter on the southern hillside - there is insufficient room available here for the spacious square which would allow the church to appear more striking.

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The origins of the church date back to the 12th century. After the conquest of the city by the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, the construction of a church was quickly begun on a site on which a mosque had stood until then. This was meant to demonstrate who held power in Lisbon from then on. It is thought that old building materials dating in part from the time before the Moors, were incorporated. Apparently after the conquest of the city the Arabs converted a church, which had existed since the early fourth century, and used it as a mosque.
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Address: Sé Patriarchal, Largo da Sé, Lisbon , Portugal
Hours:
9am-7pm; Sun: 9am-5pm; Mon: 9am-5pm
Transit: Tram: 28, 28B; Bus: 37.

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Lisbon's cathedral, called the Sé Patriarchal.Lisbon's cathedral, called the Sé Patriarchal.
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