Argoules, France
1226
Les Rues-des-Vignes, France
1132
Fécamp, France
658 AD, 1001
Plaine-et-Vallées, France
1095
Hautvillers, France
650 AD
Valbonne, France
1199-1230
Vendôme, France
1035
Maillezais, France
11th century
Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines, France
819 AD
Tarascon, France
c. 960 AD
Airvault, France
c. 990 AD
Marmoutier, France
12th century
Boule-d'Amont, France
10th century
Daoulas, France
1173
Canigou, France
1005-1009
Lagrasse, France
779 AD
Caunes-Minervois, France
8th century
Valence-sur-Baïse, France
1151
Villeveyrac, France
1138
La Flotte, France
12th century
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.