Viseu Cathedral, or Sé Cathedral, located on the highest point of the city. The Cathedral is also the residence of the bishop of the city of Viseu. The temple was built in the XII century and is considered the most important historical monument in the city. The building draws attention to the fact that it combines many architectural styles: Manueline, Renaissance and Mannerism. Se Cathedral is a large area next to the old bishop's palace, which now houses a museum Granu Vasco.

The building of the cathedral is located on the site of a Christian basilica, built during the Suevi. In the VIII century the city was occupied by the Moors, and was influenced by them to the XI century. And after the city was liberated by Ferdinand I, the city began construction of the cathedral on the site of the ruins of the basilica. The church was destroyed not fully restored and expanded it, adding a variety of architectural elements. In the XVI century were carried out renovation work on the roof of the temple was restored facade. A little later, some changes were made in the interior of the cathedral, vaulted ceiling of the nave has become, decorated with Manueline style.

Today, before us is a majestic three-nave building in the shape of a Latin cross with three chapels that are located in the eastern side and the transept. Inside the cathedral - altar in the Gothic style, on the walls - tiles of the XVIII century. It draws attention to organ and pulpit in Baroque style. In 1635 the tower of the cathedral and the portal Manueline style were destroyed during a storm, but they were soon restored.