Lisbon · Castle, Alfama and Graça
Lisbon Cathedral (Sé)
A Romanesque cathedral from the 12th century with a plain, fortress-like facade. The visit is ticketed and covers the nave, the ambulatory and the treasury museum.
- 45 min
- €7
- Booking: not needed
- Castle, Alfama and Graça
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The cathedral was begun soon after the Christian conquest of Lisbon in 1147 and its two towers and rose window make a squat, defensive face over the street. Inside, the nave is Romanesque and dark, and the Gothic ambulatory behind the altar has a ring of side chapels. Earthquakes and rebuildings have left a mixture of styles. The treasury and a terrace between the towers are part of the visit.
What to look for
- The rose window and fortified towers
- The Gothic ambulatory and its chapels
- The treasury museum
- The terrace between the bell towers
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–7:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–7:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–7:00 pm | |
| Friday | 9:30 am–7:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed on Sunday and on holy days. From May to October Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday run 09:30 to 19:00, and Wednesday and Saturday run 10:00 to 18:00. From November to April it is 10:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday. The official page did not list separate cloister hours.
Source: Sé de Lisboa, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €7. The adult ticket covers the nave, ambulatory, treasury museum, upper choir and the terrace between the towers. Children aged 7 to 12 and Lisboa Card holders pay less, and children up to 6 go in free. A separate area for prayer is free to enter.
Getting there
Tram 28E stops in front of the cathedral, and Terreiro do Paço Metro station is about a ten minute walk.
Tip
It sits on the way between Baixa and the castle, so it fits a short stop.