Information & List of Names & Images of Famous Churches in Goa to Visit

Here you can check list of names and information on famous Churches in Goa, India to visit. These famous Churches of Goa are most visited and most sought after best tourist places. You can also find images of Goa Churches.

Basilica de Bom Jesus is regarded as one of the most well-known churches and among the most admired places by Christians in Goa. To some extent this religious place has become ruined, but it still considered as a model of simplicity and grace. Situated at Old Goa in 10 kilometre distance from Panaji, Basilica de Bom Jesus is regarded as 'World Heritage Monument'.

The church of Saint Anne is located at Santana in Goa. This church is a religious monument belonging to the Roman Catholic sect of Christianity which was declared to be a national monument during the Portuguese era in India. The church is a grand example of the wondrous architecture people were capable of in the erstwhile days which had no proper tools.

The St. Cajetan church is located in the state of Goa, India at a place known as Old Goa. This particular church is located just opposite to the Se Cathedral church and is known to be an important place of religious worship for those of the Christian faith. The church was originally to be named as the 'the church of Our Lady of Divine Providence' and was built by the Italians. The Italians who built this church were known as the friars of the Order of Theatines.

Saint Francis, on behalf of whom, the church was created, was formerly known as John. However, there are various reasons exist for altering his name. According to Christian mythology, Francis had obtained the elegance of God and the enthusiasm of Holy Ghost. Furthermore, it is also believed that the heavenly wisdom have gave him the name. Francis was regarded as the almighty of god and was made a mercantile until 25 year age.

Church of St Thomas is located in Aldona, Bardez in the Indian territory of Goa. The church is built on a high plateau on the banks of River Mapusa. It is a Chatholic Church dedicated to Saint Thomas the Apostle. The church of Saint Thomas is the seventh parish of Bardez built by the Franciscans and is the third oldest Church in the Archdiocese of Bombay.

The church of 'Our lady of the Immaculate Conception' is situated in the capital city of Goa, Panaji. This church is as the name suggests is truly immaculate and grand in nature. This particular church is one of the oldest churches in Goa and has been in existence since the year 1540. The church existed as a chapel in the earlier years but since it's rebuilding in the year 1619, it has been converted into a church.

Se Cathedral is also known as Se Cathedral de Santa Catarina. Located in the old Goa it is the largest church of India and is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria. The church has its fame being the most celebrated religious buildings of Goa and stands as one of the largest churches of Asia. The church commemorates the victory of the Portuguese over the Muslims under alfonso de albo querque. The church was also constructed to symbolize the power of the portugese who were powerful along the seas of Atlantic to Pacific.