The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major or Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Mary Major often called Lisbon Cathedral is the oldest church in the city and the seat of Patriarchate of Lisbon.
Built in 1147, it has been modified, renovated, and restored several times. In 1910 - it has been classified as a National Historical Monument.
The Cathedral houses the relics of Saint Vincent the former Patron Saint of the City until it was replaced by Saint Anthony de Padua.
Saint Anthony de Padua was baptized, studied, and joined the choir here, Legend has it that when Saint Anthony was a child, and studied at the school of this Cathedral, he was tempted by the devil and he repelled it by drawing the Sign of the Cross that was engraved here. This was the first of many miracles that God performed through the Saint born in Lisbon in 1190.
The fortress is now a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and neo-classic architectural style. It is now a candidate as a UNESCO World Heritage Ste.
Негізгі бет Se de Lisboa; Cathedral of Saint Mary Major: Lisbon, Portugal
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