In the land of thrill and buzz, one rarely expects to find any source of peace and calmness. Well, this isn’t necessarily true for Goa. As it happens, the churches of Goa add depth and gravitas to the culture. However, these buildings are not just some places of worship. In fact, they are imprints left by all the wonderful historical changes the state has lived through. To some, Goa is a place where they feel the most religiously awaken. If you think you can relate to this sentiment, or if you are just curious about catholic architecture, here is a list of
5 Best Churches and Cathedrals Of Goa
LOCATIONS
| Sr No. | NAME | LOCATION |
| 1 | Basilica of Bom Jesus | Old Goa Rd, Bainguinim, Goa 403402 |
| 2 | Church of St. Francis of Assisi | Off National Highway 4, Goa Velha, Goa 403110 |
| 3 | Se Cathedral | Velha, Goa 403402 |
| 4 | Immaculate Conception Church | R. Emidio Gracia, Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001 |
| 5 | St. Diogo’s Church | Guirim, Goa 403507 |
1. Basilica of Bom Jesus
Basilica of Bom Jesus is the most famous Church of Goa. In fact, it is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The word ‘Bom’ comes from Portugese. It literally means ‘Good’ or Holy. Actually, the Church comes from the time when Portuguese colonizers colonized Goa. Fun fact, this church holds in it, the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier from more than 500 years ago through preservation. Every 10 years, the priests take the silver case (containing the remains) out for the public viewing of the remains. People often say that the church has healing powers that treat those who visit. Checkout the 8 Goa Famous drinks for parties.
2. Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Goa
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, is a Church and Convent in Goa. The Portuguese built this church back in 1661. Furthermore, there are 3 statues inside the church on the main Alter, of St. Francis, St. Peter, and St. Paul, along with Jesus. The Church rests in Old Goa, along with a few more churches and chapels. Additionally, The interiors of the Church have been decorated with other statues and floral paintings.
3. Se Cathedral, Goa
Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina or the Se Cathedral is a Portuguese Church dating back to 16th Century. Substantially, the Portuguese built this church as a celebration of their victory in capturing Goa. The exterior of the Church has an ancient Roman, or Tuscan style of architecture, whereas the interior has an ancient greek or Corinthian style of architecture.
4. Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception Church, or the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, is a beautiful Church in Panjim that dates back to 1541. Incidentally, it has the second-largest Church Bell in Goa, after the Golden bell of Se Cathedral. Originally, the bell belonged to St Augustine Church, which is now the ruins of St. Augustine Church. eventually, due to the lack of maintenance of St Augustine church, the authority moved this bell to Immaculate Conception Church in 1871.
5. St. Diogo’s Church, Goa
St. Diogo’s is a North Goa-based Church resting at the foothills of Monte de Guirim. Fr Miguel de Sam Boaventura made thischurch in 1604. Since then, builders have only renovated the church, leaving most of the design untouched. interestingly, this is a neo-roman style church, which is rarely sighted in India.
FAQs
Where are the remains of St. Francis Xavier?
The remains of St. Francis Xavier rest peacefully in the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Panjim, Goa.
How many churches are there in goa?
There are more than 20 churches in Goa. However, you will find the highest-ranked ones in the list above.
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