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Churches in Goa

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About Popular Churches in Goa

Churches in Goa are the important landmarks and major tourist attractions just like its beaches. Built during the Portuguese era, the churches of Goa are rich in history as well as in architecture. For the most part, Old Goa is the most popular destination for witnessing some of the most beautiful and oldest churches in Goa. Amongst the major attractions in Goa are the 17th century Basilica of Bom Jesus, where the relics of St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa; Se Cathedral, the most beautiful church of Old Goa; and Our Lady of Immaculate Conception.

Architecture of Churches in Goa

The architecture of the churches of Goa can be broadly divided into the following:

The Baroque Period also called Golden Goa Period: 1550 - 1660 AD : During this period, popular churches of Old Goa like Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, and the Church of St Cajetan, the Augustine Church of Our Lady of Grace were built. Also, the Rachol Seminary and Our Lady of Immaculate Conception are also from the same period
The Indian Baroque Period - 1660 - 1760 : The prominent churches of this period are the Church of St Francis of Assisi at Old Goa, The Church of Holy Spirit at Margao and the Church of St Ana at Talaulim and The Church of Our Lady of Compassion at Divar.
The Rococo Period - 1760 - 1899 AD : The examples of the architecture of this period are Church of St. Stephen's at San Estevan near Panaji; Church of Our Lady of Immaculate conception at Moira; the Church of St Alex at Calangute and the Church of Our Lady of Rosary at Margao.
The Modern Period - 1900 Onwards : The Church of Nossa Senhora at Saligao is the most prominent example of the architecture of this period.