See’s and Do’s - Porto, Portugal City Travel Guide 2013 - page 12

Porto Se Cathedral
Porto's largest church features paintings, ornate carvings and a Romanesque rose window.
Completed in the 12 th century, the cathedral has been remodeled and added on to over time. It
houses a special collection of 150 liturgical ornaments, hangings, books and silverware from
the 15th to 19th century. Don't miss the gorgeous 18 th century blue and white Portuguese tiles
on the outside of the cloisters. The Canticle of Canticles, which is a Bible story from the topic
of Solomon, inspired their design.
During the baroque period, Porto Se Cathedral was completely remodeled, but visitors can