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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 nowadays a mix of different architectural styles. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.

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Lisbon Cathedral
Largo da Sé, Lisbon Alfama (Santa Maria Maior)

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Sé Catedral de Lisboa (Igreja de Santa Maria Maior;Sé de Lisboa)

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1100-501 Lisbon, Alfama (Santa Maria Maior)
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