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Combination photo shows main Lisbon cathedral Se de Lisboa before and after its rebuilding

A combination photo shows a handout picture of the ruins of main Lisbon cathedral Se de Lisboa after the November 1, 1755 earthquake (top) and the same building after its rebuilding (bottom) in a picture taken October 25, 2005. The earthquake rang Paris’ church bells and triggered a tsunami from Norway to North America. The earthquake, estimated at 8.75 on the Richter scale, knocked down all but 3,000 homes and ruined 53 palaces, 32 churches and 46 monasteries and convents. REUTERS/Lisbon City Museum – RTR1A30F

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