Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Lamego, Medieval cathedral in Lamego, Portugal.
Sé de Lamego is a cathedral in the old town of Lamego, Portugal, built with a tall square tower on the south side of its main facade that combines Gothic and Renaissance elements. It stands next to the former Bishops' Palace, which now serves as the city museum.
The cathedral was founded in the 12th century on the site of a chapel dedicated to Saint Sebastian and consecrated in 1175. Major rebuilding works carried out during the 15th and 16th centuries gave it much of the form it has today.
The main chapel of the cathedral holds a series of paintings by Vasco Fernandes, known as Grão Vasco, one of the most celebrated Portuguese painters of the 16th century. His works were made for this specific space and can still be seen in their original setting today.
The cathedral sits on Largo da Sé, in the heart of the old town, and is easy to reach on foot from most of the city center. Visiting the cathedral and the neighboring museum together makes sense as they share the same square.
The triple portico on the west facade, added in the 15th century, is one of the most complete examples of Manueline style in the region. This Portuguese style mixes maritime motifs with Gothic forms and is clearly visible in the carved details of the entrance.
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