Popular Churches to Visit in Goa

Posted on May 23, 2008 in Travel by Prarthna

History suggests that “church building” was the major occupations of the early Portuguese people. Infact, Vasco da Gama’s mission for traveling to India was to “seek Christians and spices”. Irrespective of the legends and fables, India is host to a number of churches built in the early 15th, 16th and 17th century A.D.

Built from laterite and lime plaster, these ancient churches are architectural masterpieces in themselves. Since Goa is home to a number of Goans who are Christians, the “church” plays a major role in their social, cultural and religious lives. For instance, the church has a huge contribution since ancient times in the education of the masses. The intricate works on the churches have hints of both the renaissance and the baroque styles.

Popular Churches and Cathedrals in Goa
Listed below are some of the most popular churches and cathedrals in Goa:

The above churches are some among the rest of the existing churches in Old Goa. The churches are open to visitors since morning till evening without having to pay any entrance fees. Goa is well connected by rail, road and air from different cities like Delhi, Chennai, Pune, Kochi, Bangalore and the closest being Mumbai.

Goa churches are not only an example of indigenous architecture left behind by the Portuguese but an extreme sense of bonding that the Goans share with them. If you wish to set your hearts and mind free, allow these churches which have stood since centuries to shoulder your burdens for life.

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