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Goa on India's west coast was once a Portuguese enclave. The legacy
of Christianity and of the Gothic architectural style popular
in Portugal during previous centuries, can still be seen in the
churches of Goa today. Many of the significant churches can be
seen in Old Goa and in Panaji, the capital of Goa. Some of the
churches of interest are:
Old Goa:
The holy Basilica of Bom Jesus, houses the mortal remains of
St. Francis Xavier. It is a famous pilgrimage center among Roman
Catholics. Other well-known churches are the Convent and Church
of St. Francis of Assisi, Church of St. Cajetan, Church of St.
Augustine Ruins, Church and Convent of St. Monica, Church of Our
Lady of Rosary, Chapel of St. Anthony and Chapel of St. Catherine.
Panaji:
The capital of Goa is a heritage location with many renowned
Churches and buildings constructed in Gothic style, situated on
the left bank of the Mandovi river. The church dedicated to our
Lady of Immaculate Conception, the Chapel of St. Sebastian and
the statue of Abbe Faria are must-see stops on the itinerary of
any religious travelist.
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