Se Cathedral Church in Old Goa

famous churches of old goa
April 18, 2023

Location of Se Cathedral Church in Old Goa:  Old Goa

Where:  Velha, Goa

Best Time to Visit:  Any time of the year

How to Reach:  You can take a bus or cab from Panjim bus stand to reach Old Goa. It will take you there in around 15-20 minutes.

About: Se Cathedral is popular as Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina. It is one of the largest churches in Asia and an important church in Goa. Located in Old Goa, it is dedicated to Saint Catherine. It is an important centre of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. Se Cathedral is a famous landmark in Goa exhibiting Portuguese-Manueline architectural style. The Se Cathedral houses the huge Golden Bell which is the biggest bell in Goa and one of the best in the continent. Se Cathedral is simple in its design and consists of 14 altars, each one beautifully and intricately carved. Out of these, the main altar is embellished with gold plated. The reredos which illustrates the life of St. Catherine of Alexandria.

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