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: 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 Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is one of the oldest and very popular churches in Goa. The elegant appeal of the white and blue-hued church with excellent Baroque-style architecture gives this church a very alluring vibe. As you visit the church, you would automatically feel at ease and calm. The church premise has that effect on people! It is as elegant as churches in Goa are known and is surely a must-visit.

Goa, India’s sunshine state is not just about beaches, sundowners, cocktails, and seafood. While exploring the region, you will come across several glorious reminders of the bygone ages. Topping the list of such heritage monuments are the churches in Goa which signpost the region’s colonial legacy as well as its tryst with Christianity. Built without restraint, incorporating many trends of European architecture, these churches are where history meets art, spirituality meets splendor.

3.Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

If the gorgeous beaches will bring out the wanderlust in you, then the churches will touch you with their sacred aura. The famous church in Goa is a wondrous heritage, which the Portuguese rulers have left behind, for us to admire.

Grand in design, superlative in architecture, and paramount in religion, these churches are not just a religious place of worship for Christians, but architectural marvels in their own right.

Some of them have even found a place in the UNESCO Heritage sites of Goa. The list of churches in Goa contains some sparkling gems, both for devotees and for history buffs. 

4.Church of Our Lady of the Mount

Situated on the ‘Monte’ the Church of our lady of the Mount is the most famous old Goa church. Right beside Se Cathedral, this church offers mesmerizing views of Mandovi river, Chorao islands, and Old Goa amid the fresh ambiance of surrounding hills and has also featured in movies like All The Best and Zeher.