1) BASILICA BOM JESUS
It is Located in Old Goa, around 10 kilometres east of Panaji, The Bom Jesus Basilica is a World Heritage Monument and perhaps Goa's most famous church and among the most revered by Christians worldwide. It is partially in ruins but still a model of simplicity and elegance, a fine example of Jesuit architecture.
2) SE CATHEDRAL DE SANTA CATARINA
Also known as Se Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. It is Located in Old Goa and the largest church in India. The Cathedral was commissioned by the Portuguese Viceroy, to be a church worthy of the wealth, power and fame of the Portuguese who dominated the seas from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
3) CONVENT AND CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
It is a Roman Catholic church situated in the main square of Old Goa around 6 miles (10 kilometres) east of Panaji. The Church of St. Francis of Assisi, together with a convent, was established by eight Portuguese Franciscan friars who landed in Goa in 1517. The original church began as a small chapel, which was modified to a church in 1521 and consecrated in 1602.
4) CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF MIRACLES
The old church was built in 1763 and was in Zambaulim. The Sanguem chapel affiliated to the Parish Church of Zambaulim was blessed in 1853. In 1858, the Sanguem chapel was raised to the status of a Parish Church and the Church building was constructed. The structure was small and was known for many years as ‘Military Chapel’. Eventually a new church building was built in 1977.
5) CHURCH OF ST CAJETAN
The Church stands opposite to the Se Cathedral. Its pattern is said to have been derived from the original design of the Basilica of St Peter in Rome. Built of laterite blocks and plastered with lime, the St Cajetan Church is an example of Corinthian architecture. The original name of the St Cajetan Church was The Church of Our Lady of Divine Providence. The St Cajetan Chuch was built by Italian friars of the Order of Theatines.
6) CHURCH OF MAE DE DEUS
one of the most attractive and beautiful churches in Goa. It is one of the best example of churches in Gothic style of architecture. It is located at Saligao in Bardez Taluk in northern side of Goa. It is situated within 6 km from Mapusa, 10 km from Panaji and 3 km from Calangute beach. For Saligao village it is most important parish church. It was constructed in the year 1873 and believed to be 125 years old. It is fully enclosed with natural surroundings that add more beauty to this place.
7) HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH GOA
The Church of the Holy sprit was first constructed in 1564 by the Jesuit missionaries. It was destroyed following the Muslim invasion of the Salcette in 1571 and construction was begun again only after the area had been firmly secured and after funds were raised. The Church of the Holy Spirit celebrates its Feast Day sometime in the final weeks of May.
8) OUR LADY QUEEN OF MARTYRS
The church of Assolna according to the ‘Anuario da Arquidiocese de Goa e Damao’ (1955) was founded in 1616 on the ruins of a fortress on the banks of the river Sal. There is also a small Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the church cemetery has an impressive façade.
9) St.PETER, PRINCE OF APOSTLES
St. Peter's Church appears to have been built in 1543, at the expenses of the Public treasury. It was one of the eight parish churches of the old city of Goa. The church was declared a national monument in the nineteen thirties.
10) NOSSA SENHORA DE PENHA DE FRANCA CHURCH
Nossa Senhora de Penha de Franca Is another beautiful church located in Bardez. With a high vaulted ceiling and beautiful interiors the Church simply looks amazing. The building of this church was made in 1826 and was entirely funded by a widow named Ana De Azvado, but within 26 years this building collapsed and was then rebuilt in 1655. This beautiful church was declared a national monument in 1932.
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