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This is one of the oldest churches in Lisbon, which survived the Lisbon earthquake relatively unscathed. The outside is quite ornate but the inside relatively austere. The church is well worth a visit though for its history alone.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Monumentally beautiful Romanesque style cathedral from 1150. One of the most magnificent and the oldest of the best-preserved sacred buildings in Lisbon. A cathedral that commemorates the city's liberation from the Moorish rule. The cathedral is monumental, beauty. It is the largest cathedral in Lisbon and a must-see. Church which is the gate to Alfama. You can take an atmospheric picture of the famous tram arriving next to it.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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You can visit this cathedral when walking down from the castle. It's the oldest church in Lisbon (1150) and somehow managed to survive the famous Lisbon earthquake of 1755, which destroyed much of the city. It's not a very ornate cathedral and feels a bit Spartan inside. That said, it is worth your time to visit.…
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Date of experience: August 2020
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A really nice church, worth visting. Buy paying the entrance fee, you'll get access to the Treasure (if you are in this kind of things) and to the balcony, giving you a nice view over the inside of the church. Don't forget to visit the Church in itself, I is worth it.
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Date of experience: March 2020
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This cathedral isn't as ornate as some but it has been restored to high quality.It looks like a small version of the Notre Dame.Must sees are the Treasury which has a display of religious objects ,clothing and jewellery. Also the Patriarch dressing chamber this is very ornate.
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Date of experience: March 2020
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