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About Santhome Cathedral Basilica
Also known as San Thomas Cathedral Basilica, this minor basilica is one of the significant religious sites for Christians. Inspired by the Neo-gothic style, the cathedral is a beautiful piece of architecture with large windows and well-lit interiors. It is believed that one of the 12 apostles of the Christ who visited the place was put to death in 72 A.D. Santhome Cathedral Basilica is built on the top of his resting place. The museum in the church has the fingerprint of the apostle, a stone receptacle, and a lace head that was used to kill the apostle.
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