Lisbon Cathedral
Roman Catholic Cathedral located in Lisbon, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Cathedral of Saint Mary Major" redirects here. For other churches, see Saint Mary Major (disambiguation).
The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major (Portuguese: Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa or Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Mary Major), often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply the Sé (Sé de Lisboa), is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lisbon, Portugal. The oldest church in the city, it is the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon. Built in 1147, the cathedral has survived many earthquakes and has been modified, renovated and restored several times. It is currently a mix of different architectural styles. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.[1]
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Patriarchal Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Mary Major | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Rite | Roman |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | cathedral |
Leadership | D. Manuel Clemente |
Location | |
Location | Lisbon, Portugal |
Geographic coordinates | 38°42′35″N 9°07′59″W |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque |
Specifications | |
Direction of façade | W |
Length | 90 metres (300 ft) |
Width | 40 metres (130 ft) |
Height (max) | 12 metres (39 ft) |
Official name: Sé de Lisboa | |
Designated | 10 January 1907 |
Reference no. | PT031106520004 |
Website | |
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