Neighbourhood
Alfama
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon's oldest quarter, a maze of lanes, tiled houses, washing lines and fado bars.
Church, mosque or temple · Portugal · Lisbon
Se de Lisboa
Lisbon's fortress-like Romanesque cathedral, standing since the 12th century.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Se de Lisboa matters
The cathedral looks more like a fortress than a church, with two crenellated towers and a rose window. It is the city's oldest church and has survived earthquakes. Tram 28 rattles past its front. Inside, it's cool and quiet.
Talking points
- The facade resembles a fortress.
- Tram 28 passes outside.
- It has been rebuilt after earthquakes.
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