Se Cathedral Church
Se Catheral Church (Sé Cathedral of Santa Catarina) dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria is one of the largest churches in Asia and has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. One of the oldest buildings in Goa depicting true Portuguese royalty in its architecture, the church assumes much importance in eyes of the religious Christians.
Visiting Hours: 7.30 am to 6.30 pm, except during mass hours
Location: 10 kms away from Panaji, Old Goa, India
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The Rachol Seminary
The Rachol Seminary has a great religious significance, as it one of the pillar stones behind promoting Christianity in Goa. Founded in 1560 from the remains of a Muslim fort, a church dedicated to Saint Ignatius Loyola was later built by the Portuguese in 1576. The seminary housed the first printing press in 1616 and the college of Ignatius Loyola in 1580. Remains of St. Constantine brought in 1782 are said to be enshrined here.
Location: 12 kms away from Margao, Salcete, Goa, India
Church of Lady of The Rosary
The Church of Lady of The Rosary is one of the oldest surviving church in Goa standing testimony to early Portuguese conquests. Located right opposite The Basilica Of Bom Jesus Church it is said the St Francis Xavier used to preach catechism here. The church was the idea of Alfonso de Albuquerque who wanted to construct a religious structure right on the spot where he had defeated Sultan of Bijapur, Adil Shah in 1510. Built between 1544-1549 it is one of the most visited places in Goa.
Location: Holy Hill, Old Goa, Panjim, Goa, India
The Basilica Of Bom Jesus Church
The Basilica of Bom Jesus Church could be termed as the biggest attractions of Goa with the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier enshrined here. Tagged by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, the church is located in Old Goa previously the capital of Portuguese Goa. The church holds a sacred value as it is the first church in India to be assigned the status of Minor Basilica and preserves the remains of Goa’s patron saint St Francis Xavier.
Location: 9 kms away from Panaji, Old Goa, India
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Church & Convent of St Francis of Assisi
A unique masterpiece could be viewed at the Church & Convent of St Francis of Assisi, a church attached to Se Cathedral and founded by Franciscan friars in 1517. Much of it except black stone gateway was demolished in 1661 and rebuilt again, which is the present structure. The Se Cathedral and the Church are connected by the Archiepiscopal Palace, a residential place of the Archbishops until 1695 when they moved to Panjim. The church presently does not hold any religious functions.
Location: 10 kms away from Panaji, Old Goa, India
Other Churches in Goa
The Church of St. Cajetan, OId Goa
The Lady of The Mount Church, Old Goa
St. John of God, Old Goa
The Royal Chapel Of St. Anthony, Old Goa
The Church Of St. Augustine, Old Goa
Church Of the Carmelites, Old Goa
Church & Convent of St. Monica, Old Goa
St. Jerome Church, Mapusa
Reis Magos Church, Bardez
Shri Shantadurga Temple, Kavlem
Website: Shree Shantadurga Temple
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Shri Manguesh Temple, Priol
Wikipedia: Shree Mangesh Temple
Shri Naguesh Temple, Bandora
Shri Damodar Temple, Zambaulim
Shri Mahalsa Temple, Mardol
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Shri Mahalaxmi Temple, Bandode
Shri Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla
Fort Aguada
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Fort Cabo da rama
Fort Chapora
Fort Terekhol
Mayem Lake
Cabo Palace (Cabo Rajniwas)
Dudhsagar Falls
Dona Paula