Churches in Goa
Goa abounds in diverse types of tourist attraction. Frankly speaking it has everything to serve to every taste. However, the ones which have really made it stand out of entire lot are beaches and churches. If you are on beach vacations particularly then Colva, Baga and Benaulim among others are ideal to look for. But if you want to explore the grace of numerous churches in Goa and the story and significance attached to them then there is a vast list to be incorporated.
The churches in Goa are regarded as important institutions. They are the ones which are carrying forward Portuguese legacy. They can be said to be the rich examples of Portuguese style of architecture. During 1812 when several temples were demolished, in their place churches were constructed. In fact it is held that lands were seized from the temples and were given to the churches.
Today churches in Goa are the quintessential representation of European architectural styles too. They don't bear only religious or historical value but have heavy architectural worth too. In fact there are many churches that hold great social values in them. The sole reason behind this is that they contribute immensely towards education in Goa.
This apart, most of the churches in Goa are included in the part of the Archdiocese of Goa. There are in fact some churches which are announced the protected sites of the state.
On Goa vacations if you are also planning to bask in the glory of the churches in Goa then before that please click at the links below which contain in-depth and important information on them.
Famous churches in goa
- Se Cathedral Church
- Ruins of Church of St. Augustine
- The Church of St. Anne at Talaulim Ilhas
- Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Reis Magos Church
- St. Cajetan Church
- Church of St. Francis of Assissi
- Church of St Paul
- Church of Mary Immaculate Conception
