Other than the exotic beaches, Goa is known to have some of the well built and beautifully architect churches in India. Reason behind, Christianity is one of the main religions practiced in the state. A visit to goa would be incomplete without checking out the beautiful churches here.
The practice of building churches in Goa was brought down by the Portuguese while they were ruling in the state. Some of them still represents the architecture of the same period and eve have the artifacts displaying the wonderful facts relating to the Portugal era in Goa.
Many of the Goan Churches are built of white laterite stone and have elaborated painting and carving lured to them. Churches in old goa are much popular among tourists and are located close to each barely few steps away from each other.
Some of the most famous among them are named as Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Chapel of St Catherine and Church and convent of St Francis of Assisi. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is the most popular among all the other churches in old Goa.
Situated on either side of the main road, Se Cathedral and Basilica of Bom Jesus are declared as world heritage site by UNESCO.
The less crowded convent of St Francis of Assisi showcases beautiful wood panels of oil paintings depicting the life of St Francis of Assisi. Other than that, there are various amazing churches that should definitely be visited while vacationing Goa.