Goa is a smallest and beautiful state of the Indian Territory.
Goa state was Portuguese colony from 1510 to 1961. So, Goa has mix cultural
activities of the European and Indian. Portuguese has been created several
churches in Portugal rule period which also listed as UNESCO heritage site.
Goa some most famous churches are the following Bom Jesus
Basilica, Se Cathedral, Church of St Francis of Assisi, Church of Our Lady of
the Immaculate Conception and Church of St. Catejan.
Bom Jesus Basilica: This church was built in 1605 by
Portuguese. Church has remains mortal of the St. Francis Xavier. Church show
St. Francis Xavier body after 10 years to public in a silver casket.
Se Cathedral: Church
was built in 1619 by Portuguese; it is also a largest church in Asia region. It
is located velha (Old Goa) city. This Church has a golden bell. This church was
built on victory of the Goa over Muslim rulers.
Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception: This church
also a famous in Asia which built in 1541. It is also a oldest church in Goa
which located in Panjim city. Church has a statue of the Mother Mary. This
church has a bell which is the 2nd largest bell in the world.
Church of St. Catejan: This church was built in 1700 in
Portuguese times rule period. This church was built by the group of the Italian
and Greeek priest.
Goa Holiday tourpackage is a best idea to explore Goa’s 450 years old history which
includes churches, temples, forts, beaches and wildlife sanctuaries.
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