India / Goa

Se Chatedral Church

Dedicated to St. Cathrine of Alexandria and it ranks as one of the biggest in Asia. Building started in 1562 and the main body was finished in 1619. The altars in 1652. The richly gilded main altar depicts the martyrdom of St. Catherine. The church has 8 chapels alongside the aisles and 6 altars in the transept. The exterior is Tuscan and interior Corinthian, forming a Portugese gothic style.

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Around the churcharea
       
Fom the interior of the church
         
           
Outside

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