123indiatravel offers you complete travel information on churches in Goa including Basilica Of Bom Jesus, Church of St. Francis Xavier,
architecture of churches in Goa, hotels and accommodation options in Goa and the tour packages for Goa
The beach capital of India, Goa has more to offer beyond the beautiful nature. Amongst the other must visits landmarks in Goa are its many churches. The entire Indian state of Goa is dotted with churches that reveal the rich religious heritage of Goa.
Amongst the most popular churches in Goa is the Basilica Of Bom Jesus. Visitors from India and overseas flock to the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, built in 1605, and now declared a World Heritage Monument. The church houses the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa, who died while on a sea voyage to China on December 2, 1552. The following year, while transferring his remains to Goa, in accordance with his wishes, it was found that the saint's body was as fresh as the day it was buried. This miraculous phenomenon continues to attract the devout from all lands, and an Exposition or public viewing of his body every ten years attracts lakhs of pilgrims.
The churches of Goa are monuments of stone. They are of permanent interest to the historian, the archaeologist, the student of art and architecture, the tourist and indeed to every curious intellect.
Churches glistening in the distance and soaring upwards as white objects on the most commanding spots and pointing their crosses towards heaven is a common sight in the landscape of Goa. These are the fruits of centuries of evangelisation, which bears eloquent testimony to the energy, and enthusiasm of various monastic orders established in the Old City of Goa - the first chunk of Indian Territory to fall into the hands of the new colonizers after the discovery of the sea-route to India. The alliance between the 'sword' and the 'cross' was a close one.
In order to make the travel tour to the churches of Goa even more joyful you need to choose just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in the various cities of Goa. The various hotels packages in Goa offer the best of facilities. You may take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels in Goa besides the star categorized accommodation hotels around the landmark churches of Goa.
Planning a religious trip to Goa city or enjoying your holidays? Check out the following all-inclusive tour packages, church tours and holiday offers that will make your travel trip to Goa comfortable and enjoyable. We provide a range of tour packages and holiday offers for the churches of Goa that will suit your requirements and budget. As per the nature, duration and the accommodation required during the holiday trip or religious travel to Goa city the tour packages vary.
