Porto Cathedral

The Cathedral of Porto, known as Sé do Porto, is one of the oldest and most representative monuments of the city, located at the top of the historic center with privileged views of the Douro River. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, it combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles due to the numerous transformations it has undergone over time, making it a real open book of Portuguese architectural history. Inside, the Romanesque rose window, the Gothic cloister decorated with traditional Portuguese tiles and the richly ornamented Main Chapel stand out. From the square outside you get some of the most iconic views of the historic center, with its reddish roofs and medieval streets. The Cathedral is not only a religious symbol, but also one of the most evocative places in Porto, essential to understand its identity, its past and its close relationship with the river that saw it grow.