After inspecting the rest of the St Francis of Assisi church, the jewel in the crown is theThe SE Cathedral forms part of the St Francis of Assisi compound, it generally seems to be regarded as a separate building, so it has it’s own page.
SE Cathedral, also known as Sé Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Old Goa, India. It is one of the largest churches in Asia and a popular tourist destination. The cathedral was built in the 16th century and features a mix of Gothic and Manueline architectural styles.
Here are some key facts about Se Cathedral:
Built between 1562 and 1619
Dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria
Features a large bell, known as the Golden Bell, which is said to have been rung for 21 years without a break
Has a collection of ancient artifacts and relics, including a crucifix that is said to have been used by St. Francis Xavier
This particular building’s management allows internal photography so you’ll be able to get a solid taste of the phenomenal artisanship right through the building. Given this was all hand produced, with generall, very simple hand tools, the patience of these craftsmen is beyond comprehension.
No matter how hard I try, I just cannot imagine trying to construct a monolith as huge as this. Just haling the materials to build a single column is very difficult with the horse or bullock & cart technology of the era. The manpower to load and unload the carts in a humidity ranging fron 60% to 85%. Imagine then, digging the foundation, just for that single column, sweat in your eyes, continuously. You can bet the clergy weren’t in the hole.
