Jewish Heritage of Alfama

The Cathedral of Lisbon (Sé)

The Cathedral of Lisbon (Sé)


The Cathedral of Lisbon (Sé) was built in the 12th century by Christian Crusaders on the ruins of a Muslim Mosque, which had been destroyed previously. The cathedral itself became a symbol of the Catholic conquest of Portugal.

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