Churches in Goa.
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: BasÃlica 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 ...