Lisbon Cathedral, Medieval cathedral in Alfama, Portugal.
The Santa Maria Maior Cathedral features two massive Romanesque towers and a fortified main facade crowned with defensive battlements.
The cathedral construction started in 1147 under King Afonso I of Portugal, replacing a mosque following the reconquest of Lisbon.
The side chapels contain carved medieval tombs, including those of King Afonso IV and Queen Beatrice of Castile.
A separate ticket is required for access to the cloister and treasury, which provides entry to the liturgical collections and archaeological excavations.
Excavations in the cloister have uncovered overlapping remains from three civilizations: Roman, Visigothic, and Muslim.
Location: Santa Maria Maior
Inception: 1150
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture, baroque architecture, mannerism
Address: Largo da Sé 1100-585 Lisboa
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-19:00; Sunday-Monday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +351218866752
Website: http://patriarcado-lisboa.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.70985,-9.13298
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
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