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Top 3 Churches in Goa


Goa is a standout amongst the tourist places in India. This delightful state is also admired by foreigners. Goa is known for its striking scene, popular shorelines in India, bewildering landmarks and temples and clamoring Goa nightlife. It is not long way from Mumbai with Panaji as its capital. Enjoy your trip to Goa by exploring the churches. Goa's tryst with legacy and history can't be overlooked.

The churches in Goa reflect Portuguese design which is amazing. Each of these places has a chronicled and social centrality. It is additionally an indication of the Portuguese administering in Goa. Portuguese ruling left these stunning churches in Goa. The churches also show the exuberance of Portuguese colony.

Churches in Goa

Many famous churches exist in Goa. Some of them are listed here.

Bom Jesus Basilica
The Chapel of St Catherine
Church of Lady of Rosary

1. Bom Jesus Basilica

Bom Jesus Basilica, an UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest church situated in old Goa.  The lovely church is thought to be one of the finest cases of Baroque design which is a style of building that had started in the late sixteenth century. The insides of Bom Jesus Basilica are extremely straightforward yet delightful and the floor is made with marble and valuable stones. You will discover a tomb at the top that has the collection of St Francis Xavier in a silver coffin. This catacomb was composed by Giovanni Battista who was a stone worker of the seventeenth century. It took right around ten years to finish the development of this tomb. To explore large number of churches book Mumbai to Goa flight at affordable fare.


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A staggering workmanship display called the Bom Jesus Basilica Art Gallery that shows the works of Dom Martin, a Goan painter. This excellent church of Goa that is a 108 years of age. A huge number of people come to witness a supernatural occurrence that still exists. It is said that the mortal stays of St Francis Xavier is very much safeguarded even today.

2. The Chapel of St Catherine

The Chapel of St Catherine in Goa is little in estimate, the excellence and style of this congregation will abandon you in amazement. The plans utilized for insides are straightforward yet rich and the rectangular windows add excellence to the congregation. This congregation was worked in celebration of St Catherine and as a memory of the triumph done by Albuquerque over Goa.


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3. Church of Lady of Rosary

Church of Lady of Rosary is one of the oldest churches situated on the west of Basilica of Bom Jesus. You will discover two lovely houses of prayer and furthermore sacrificial stones inside the congregation and the principle holy place are devoted to Holy Mother. The minute you look at this congregation you will be left dazed by the great insides and furthermore outsides that seem to be like a post church. Manu line in style and straightforwardly outlined, this congregation additionally has a touch of Gothic. It is situated in Gawli Wada, Margao.