Aalborg, Denmark
1431
Odense, Denmark
1096
Helsingør, Denmark
1430
Aarhus, Denmark
1060
Aalborg, Denmark
1876
Ribe, Denmark
1228
Maribo, Denmark
1416
Viborg, Denmark
1227
Sorø, Denmark
1142
Løgumkloster, Denmark
1173
Næstved, Denmark
1737
Ranum, Denmark
1158
Holbaek, Denmark
1275
Haslev, Denmark
1547-1575
Graested, Denmark
c. 1140
Skanderborg, Denmark
1060s
Vestervig, Denmark
1059
Slagelse, Denmark
1165
Vrå, Denmark
c. 1134
Skibby, Denmark
c. 1100
The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply the Sé, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lisbon, Portugal. The oldest church in the city, it is the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon. The cathedral has survived many earthquakes and has been modified, renovated and restored several times. It is nowadays a mix of different architectural styles.
The site where it stands was the principal mosque of Lisbon when it was an Arab settlement. The construction of the cathedral started around 1150, three years after the city was conquered from the Moors during the Second Crusade. Shortly after the victory the English knight Gilbert of Hastings was named bishop of the city of Lisbon.
One good reason to visit the Cathedral is to visit its charming cloisters located in the back. There are several tombs in the cathedral, the most notable of which is the beautifully sculpted tomb of Lopo Fernandes Pacheco and his wife.