Se cathedral church

Se Cathedral

   Se Cathedral de Santa Catarina which is also known as Se Cathedral is located in old Goa. This church is one of the largest in India and is also the most popular churches of Goa. This Cathedral was built with a purpose. And the purpose was to celebrate the victory of Afonso , who was a Portuguese ruler after he captured a Goan city in 1510 . The day of the victory was also the feat of Saint Catherine and the Cathedral was thus dedicated to her .

    This Church had originally two towers , out of which one was destroyed never to be built again . Se Cathedral was also gifted a Golden Rose which the Popes of Churches have always blessed and considered as a token of respect and devotion . This gold ornament is places on the tomb of Francis Xavier .

    Se Cathedral has a magnificent Portuguese - Manueline architectural style . The interiors have a Corinthian style while the exteriors display a perfect Tuscan style of architecture . Se Cathedral stands tall at 250 feet and the front structure eitseld if 115 feet high . The biggest attraction point of this church is the Golden bell which is also the largest in the state .

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