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St. Catherine’s Cathedral (Sé Cathedral)
St. Catherine’s Cathedral (Sé Cathedral)

St. Catherine’s Cathedral (Sé Cathedral)

Free admission
Old Goa, Goa, India

The Basics

A monument to Portuguese military might, this gargantuan white edifice contains gorgeous interiors full of religious art and relics. Among these is the Cross of Miracles, where some visitors have had visions of Christ on the cross. The cathedral also houses a bell tower with the largest bell in the state. Many travelers come as part of an organized tour to learn as much as possible about the cathedral’s architecture, artworks, and history.

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Recent reviews from experiences in Goa

Nice relaxing half day historical tour
star-5
Nice relaxing half day historical tour
Alex_E, Jan 2023
Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa
Nice tour, quite relaxing and comfortable (about 4 hours max, but it’s fine). Expect to see three main churches in old Goa (Se, St.Anton and Franciscan monastery), magnificent Immaculate Conception church in Panjin (was closed at moment due to anti-COVID measures), walk along old Portuguese quarter of Fontaines and see views from Dona Paula point.
Portuguese History of Goa
star-4
Portuguese History of Goa
Samantha_W, Feb 2023
Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa
Dyanadeep was a great guide. Shared a lot of knowledge of the Portuguese history of Goa, plus a lot of current plans for improvement. Enjoyed the walk through the Latin Quarter. Our driver, Ramesh, was excellent navigating his way through the Goan traffic.
Splendid world heritage site and very sweet
star-5
Splendid world heritage site and very sweet
Karina_V, Feb 2023
Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa
Our expectations have been superseded by the actual heritage that is available in Goa. It attracts also lots of Indian youth
Very Informative Tour
star-5
Very Informative Tour
Edward_S, Oct 2022
Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa
A wonderful tour focusing on the Portuguese heritage of Goa. Mr Sachin, our guide, was knowledgeable, informative and personable. Mr Santos’s, our driver, took great care of us on the road and his vehicle clean and cool. A must do tour if interested in Portuguese influence on Goa.
Very positive experience
star-4
Very positive experience
Donna_R, Apr 2022
Private Portuguese Heritage Tour: Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dona Paula Beach in Goa
The guide was very kind and knowledgeable and showed us highlights of Goa and even made a few stops for us to get personal items.
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Visitors are expected to dress modestly, with clothing that covers their shoulders and knees.

  • If you visit during Mass, be respectful to worshipers and do not take photos, converse, or walk around.

  • The church is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in history or architecture.

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How to Get There

St. Catherine’s Cathedral is a popular stop on most tours of Goa that focus on churches or Portuguese colonial history. Those traveling independently will need to get to Old Goa, where the cathedral is located; doing so requires a 20-minute drive or taxi ride from Panaji (the state capital), or about 40 minutes’ drive from Calangute.

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When to Get There

The cathedral is open every day, from 7:30am to 6pm. Mass is held in the local language, Konkani, at 5:30am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; at 7:30am Thursday; and at 5pm Tuesday and Friday. Sunday services take place at 7:20am and 10am, and again at 4pm.

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Who was St. Catherine?

Considered a Great Martyr by those following the Eastern Orthodox tradition, St. Catherine was a Christian princess and a scholar who was killed around age 18 at the hands of Emperor Maxentius, a pagan (though some believe her story comes from a revised telling of the story of the pagan Neoplatonic philosopher Hypatia). There are many legends surrounding the saint, and Joan of Arc claims that Catherine visited her in a vision.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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