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These
churches are a witness to the Portuguese invasion,in
goa. built between the 16th and 17th century AD,these
churches present a unique blend of the Renaissance
and Baroque styles. These Goan churches are famous
for their outstanding and exemplary Christian
architecture with most of them displaying tiered
frontispiece, framed with columns and pilasters.
They are the next important tourist attraction
after the beaches & are thronged by people
of all religions. Churches and convents of Goa
have found place in the UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
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Basilica of Bom Jesus
The Basilica of Bom Jesus is famous throughout
the Roman Catholic world since it contains
the tomb and mortal remains of St.Francis
Xavier.A red laterite edifice completed
in 1605.
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Se Cathedral
The cathedral built in purist Tuscan style
and is stagerring in proportions. In one
chapel is kept the Cross of Miracles, said
to grow in size & have healing properties.
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Convent & Church of St. Francis of Assisi
The beautiful church displays superb decorative
paintwork & woodcarving & floor
are inlaid with elaborately engraved tombstones
depicting
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The Church of St. Alex - Curtorim
Nine kilometer from Margao, the Church of
St. Alex is one of the oldest churches in
Goa, built in 1597.
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