Lisbon Patriarchal Cathedral Restoration and Archaeological Center Completed by Adalberto Dias Arquitecto

The restoration and enhancement of the Patriarchal Cathedral of Lisbon (Sé) has been completed by Adalberto Dias Arquitecto lda, featuring the addition of an archaeological center alongside the refurbishment of both the upper and lower cloisters. This extensive project, which spans 6690 m², was finalized in 2025 and is categorized under Worship and Restoration. Adalberto Dias led the architectural efforts, supported by engineer Aníbal Costa and collaborators Arménio Teixeira, Nuno Rocha, and Adalberto Silva Dias. The clients included the Cabido da Sé Patriarcal de Lisboa and Património Cultural. Landscape architecture was designed by NPK, with consulting from Gepectrofa, Niluft, and Gpic. Fernando Guerra | FG+SG provided the photography. The Sé, commissioned by D. Afonso Henriques post-Moorish conquest, stands on the southern slope of the Castle hill and is recognized for its diverse architectural styles, including Romanesque and Gothic. Susanna Moreira curated the project for ArchDaily, with the original article in Portuguese, ensuring the preservation of this significant monument while introducing a modern archaeological center to foster public interest in its history.