Sé Cathedral (ruins)

out of proportions

Above the center of today's Cidade Velha village are the ruins of the old cathedral. Coming from the simple houses of the Rua Banana one is surprised by the gigantic walls still standing. The whole si...

The ruins of the first cathedral in Africa are a must see

This is the project that defied all odds and got built. A grandiose catholic cathedral, the first built in Africa. It was controversial because it was not built at the center of the old capital, but...

how stupid can one be

these are the ruines of the first cathedral built in africa (as we have been told) the size is abnormally huge compared to the number of inhabitants in that village in those days. bit ridiculous

Only ruins left

These are situated on the hill coming up the road out of Cidade Velha. The ruins consist mainly of walls and you can wander around at your leisure.

Ruinous and negligent

Original Text

The cathedral was certainly very large for its time and location. But the current ruins are disregarded and ...