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Churches in Goa.

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            Churches In Goa.  Churches and Convents of Goa  is the name given by  UNESCO  to a set of religious monuments located in  Goa Velha  (or  Old Goa ), in the state of  Goa ,  India , which were declared a  World Heritage Site [1]  in 1986. 1. Basilica of Bom Jesus The Basilica of Bom Jesus (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus; Konkani: Borea Jezuchi Bajilika) is a Roman Catholic basilica located in the Goa state, situated in the Konkan region of India. It is both a pilgrimage centre and also the most iconic monument of all the churches and convents of Goa, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.[1][2] The basilica is located in Old Goa, former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier.  2:Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception.  Famous for its December 8 feast which witnesses festivities galore in the vicinity of the religious site, the ...