Se Cathedral

Se Cathedral is one of the buildings that adorn the ancient Portuguese city of Evora. The building was started in 1186. The consecration of the temple took place in 1204, and the work was completed only by 1250. The church is made in Romano-Gothic style, like a fortress and is considered one of the best medieval temples in Portugal. It is also the largest church in the Middle Ages.

Here is one of the oldest active organs in Portugal of the XVI century. Inside the church is decorated with white, pink and black marble.

The facade of the building is crowned with two asymmetrical towers with sculptures of the apostles. In one of the towers is the Museum of religious art. In it you can see church utensils, clothes of priests. This cathedral received the blessing of Vasco da Gama when he was going on a trip to India. In the temple there was the consecration of the banners of his ships.