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About Churches of Goa

123indiatravel offers you complete travel information on churches in Goa including Basilica Of Bom Jesus, Church of St. Francis Xavier, Se Cathedral,

Church of St. Assisi, Church of St. Cajatan, St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Convent of Santa Monica, Reis Magos Church, Church of the Three Magi Kings, Church of Mae de Dens, and Church of St. Anne.

About Goa Churches
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. People from far and away visit Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. The church was built way back in 1605. It is home to the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa. The saint breathed his last on a sea voyage to China on December 2, 1552. This church of Goa is one of the many World Heritage Monuments in India. The remains of the saint were transferred to Goa the following year. Miraculously the remains were as fresh as the day it was buried. This miracle attracts the pious from all over the world every ten years on the Exposition or public viewing of his body.

Close by is the Se Cathedral. It is dedicated to St. Catherine. The 25th of November 1510 happened to be the day on which Alphonso de Albuquerque conquered Goa and was the feast day of St. Catherine. The sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier were also displayed to the public in the Se Cathedral of Goa. Close to the Se Cathedral is the Church of St. Assisi. One of the major attractions in the church is the archeological museum. You must check out the prehistoric items from a distant tribal past as also reminders of Goa Dourada or Golden Goa. The Church of St. Cajatan is another architectural wonder worth visiting in Goa. The structure of the Church of St. Cajatan is based on the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. An Italian architect designed the church in 1651. Now, there is a theological college in the church.

One of the oldest churches in Goa is the Church of Our Lady of Rosary in Velha Goa or Old Goa. Atop the Holy Hill the church is another must visit while holidaying in Goa. In the capital city of Goa Panaji the oldest church is dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. The huge Convent of Santa Monica, dating back to 1606, was the first Nunnery in Asia. Now, it has been restored and is once again a residential convent.

Amongst the other prominent churches in Goa is the Reis Magos Church or Church of the Three Magi Kings. The church was constructed in 1555. Then there is the Church of Mae de Dens or Mother of God in Bardez Taluka, at Saligao. The church is situated amongst picture perfect surroundings. The other worth mentioning churches in Goa are the 16th Century Church of St. Alex at Curtorim, the Church of St. Anne, at Talaulin Iltias and the Rachol Seminary in South Goa.

A visit to these captivating churches of Goa is an experience in itself. Indeed it is a discovery of our rich cultural and architectural heritage.

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