Sé Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo
Sé Catedral de Angra do Heroísmo · Sé
Portuguese 16th-century cathedral
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Say Catedral de Ang-grah doh Eh-roh-eesh-moh, also known as the Church of the Most Holy Savior. Situated in the heart of Terceira Island in the Azores archipelago, this majestic cathedral is a cornerstone of the…
Listen in the app2The Facade and the Papal Visit
The cathedral's facade is defined by its 'two powerful towers' that frame the entrance, creating a sense of monumental stability. Between these towers is a narthex with three perfect round arches, a classic feature of the 'Estilo…
Listen in the app3The Nave and Octagonal Wood Ceilings
Stepping inside, the cathedral opens into a vast interior divided into three naves. The central nave is the widest, separated from the side aisles by seven perfect round arches supported by sturdy pillars. …
Listen in the app4The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament and Silver Altar
Of all the side chapels, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament is perhaps the most impressive. Founded by the oldest brotherhood of the cathedral, it contains an eighteenth-century tabernacle of extraordinary beauty. …
Listen in the app5The Asian Jars and Global Connections
A truly unique feature of the Sé of Angra is found within the baptistery: a collection of large ceramic jars from Southeast Asia, known as 'Martaban' jars. These seventeenth-century vessels were originally used to transport goods…
Listen in the app6The High Altar and Apostolic Paintings
The high altar, or capela-mor, is the spiritual and architectural focus of the cathedral. It is a 'curious synthesis' of classical inspiration and a revival of the Gothic mode, featuring an ambulatory behind the main altar. …
Listen in the app7The Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes and Indian Arms
Another chapel of significant historical interest is the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, originally dedicated to the Ancient Lord Jesus. This space is the final resting place of its founder, João da Silva do Canto, who held the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you walk back out into the sunlit streets of Angra do Heroísmo, I hope you carry with you a sense of the 'magnificence and resilience' of this cathedral. We have explored a sanctuary that has survived the shifting tides of…
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What is Sé Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo?
Sé Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo is a place in Sé with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sé |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.6553, -27.2210 |
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