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Se Cathedral

Old Goa, Panaji, India
Ranked #5 of 37 attractions in Panaji
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Our tour guide told us that this is the largest church in SEA and also the oldest and most celebrated religious buildings in Goa. Declared as a heritage site by UNESCO More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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The Se Cathedral is entered from the direction of the Church of St. Cajetan so you can organise your visit to come from there or head over to it on leaving the Cathedral. The entrance looks impressive being set between columns in the white plastered face of the building. Above it if you look up you will see an inscription... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Its right opposite the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. Again a world heritage site. More

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Mumbai
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

I liked everything in this church. Its surroundings, decor inside, arches, statues, paintings, wooden carvings. Statue of lord jesus just opposite to church in open garden is amazing to see with background of greenary & blue sky More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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94 reviews 94 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Wonderful old church. One can tell what power and influence the Portuguese held onto for centuries More

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Bangalore, India
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
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This is a must visit for anybody and this is also an integral part of south Goa trip . Photography is allowed inside. There are no camera charges. This is an extremely calm and quiet place . dont forget to visit the museum which is about a few meters from the cathedral. More

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Delhi
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

The huge monument has been declared as world heritage monument and is truly amazing. Its a huge monument and you jus keep watching the architecture. This white huge monument is worth watching. One must take a guide to really enjoy the the grandeur of the place More

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Helsinki, Finland
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

In case you end up visiting Old Goa, this is probably the most rewarding of the church visits. It's a big church, but still a very quick stop unless you are really interested in the details. My visit to Old Goa took only two hours including a stop for a soda, and I don't think that I missed much. More

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New Delhi, India
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

It is the biggest cathedral in Asia. Quite big. A lovely statue of Christ at the centre of the lawn. The inside is similar to basilica of Bom Jesus. Nice and peaceful. It is walking distance from the Basilica of Bom Jesus. More

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Mattituck
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

After seeing this I have a better understanding of the role of Christianity in India. More

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