Rose Window -The Se Lisbon

The Rose Window in Lisbon's cathedral - The Se. Built by Portugal’s first king, Dom Afonso Henriques (1109-1185), the Se was extensively damaged in the 1755 earthquake. The Rose Window, however, survived and dates back to the 13th century photo: Antonio Sacchetti

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Lisbon is one of the most immediately likeable capitals in Europe. Located on the westernmost front of Continental Europe, its mosaic of terracotta roofed buildings cling both majestically and humbly to its seven hills. The Tejo River sweeps past the many character-rich districts which border it, carrying boats big and small and is straddled by two impressive bridges. Some ultra modern…