The Shantadurga temple is a truly amazing and delightful tourist attraction in Goa. We had a very peaceful and spiritual time there. The temple architecture is one of a kind and as I love to visit ancient temples and monuments it was an amazing experience for me to visit this ancient temple in Goa.
We clicked a couple of pictures to keep the memories of our visit intact for years to come. Hereafter the next destination that we set foot towards was the Se Cathedral Goa. This is an ancient church and is renowned for its magnificent architecture. It is a mega structure and is the largest church in Asia. Hence the Se Cathedral is a tourist hotspot in the state.
We clicked a couple of pictures to keep the memories of our visit intact for years to come. Hereafter the next destination that we set foot towards was the Se Cathedral Goa. This is an ancient church and is renowned for its magnificent architecture. It is a mega structure and is the largest church in Asia. Hence the Se Cathedral is a tourist hotspot in the state.
The renowned church is an architectural master piece and is dedicated to St. Catherine. The church depicts a Portuguese Gothic style of architecture. The exterior portion of the structure shows Tuscan architecture whereas the architectural style of the interiors is Corinthian. The facade of this church is as high as 98 feet. The Golden Bell housed in one of the towers of the Se Cathedral has a very rich sound.
The relics of St. Francis Xavier were also put on public display in this church. Due to its historic and architectural brilliance the Se Cathedral church has been declared as a world heritage monument by the UNESCO. Considered as one of the most pious and sacred monuments of the Christian community the Church is flocked by thousands of tourists from all parts of the globe.
The relics of St. Francis Xavier were also put on public display in this church. Due to its historic and architectural brilliance the Se Cathedral church has been declared as a world heritage monument by the UNESCO. Considered as one of the most pious and sacred monuments of the Christian community the Church is flocked by thousands of tourists from all parts of the globe.
The church is quite strategically located just opposite to the Basilica de Bom Jesus and is easily accessible from all the major locations of Goa. Se Cathedral is open for prayer on all week days including Sundays from morning 7:30am to 6:30 pm in the evening.
The building comprises of 8 chapels and 15 altars. The interior portion of the church comprises of a nave that is 72 feet in dimension and two isles of 57 and a half feel each. The chapels of St. Bernard, St. Anthony, Cruz Dos Milagres and The Holy Ghost are also housed by this ancient place of worship.
The building comprises of 8 chapels and 15 altars. The interior portion of the church comprises of a nave that is 72 feet in dimension and two isles of 57 and a half feel each. The chapels of St. Bernard, St. Anthony, Cruz Dos Milagres and The Holy Ghost are also housed by this ancient place of worship.