In Roman times the city of Beja was called Pax Julia. The name of the city was at because this is where Julius Caesar made peace with the Lusitania. At that time the city was surrounded by a fortified wall, the remains of which can still be seen today. In the past, the city was considered the Episcopal city of Beja. Until the VIII century, the city was the residence of the Visigothic episcopate. Later, he was conquered by the Arabs and made it a center of Muslim culture. There also was born the fourteenth king of Portugal, Manuel I, who was nicknamed "happy." Beja - the only city in Portugal, Evora except where there is the largest number of architectural monuments of the Roman period.

Beja Cathedral - one of the oldest temples of the city, which is located next to the castle. This knitting temple, the temple has an average (SPLA) and the side chapels around the same height. The facade appears modest, but inside the cathedral is striking for its rich interior.

The cathedral has three naves. And the body of each of the nave is made in different styles - Mannerism, Baroque and eclectic style. Inside the cathedral your attention will be attracted lots of altars of the XVII century. Once you get into the cathedral, you will see the altars of St. Tiago, the Holy Virgin Mary and Sesinando da Conceicao. A little further you can see the altar of St. Anthony, St. Joseph's and All Saints. From 1932 to 1947 it was carried out reconstruction work, including the main facade of the building. The interior of the cathedral was added to some of the works of art that were previously in the monasteries of Lisbon.