Famous churches in Goa

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Today I'm sharing my views on Churces in Goa.

 1.Basilica of Bom Jesus

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Of all the Churches in Goa, Basilica of Bom Jesus is the most frequently visited. Owing its existence to Jesuits who came to India in the 15th century, this is one of the oldest churches in Goa dating back to 1594. With its elaborate works of precious stones, the incorrupted body of St.Francis Xavier, and surreal works of impressionist painter, Dom Martin Basilica Bom of Jesus casts a spell of astonishment on each one who visits.

Location: Old Goa Rd, Bainguinim, Goa
Year of establishment: 1605
Mass timings: Sunday Mornings – 8 AM to 9:15 AM (English) | Evening – 6 PM (Konkani) | Weekday Mornings – 7 AM to 8 AM, 6pm

2.Cathedral

Owing to its magnificent architecture the Se Cathedral is the biggest of all churches and convents of Goa. It was built to commemorate the victory of Portuguese rule over India dedicating it to St. Catherine. Housing the Great Golden Bell and having received the benediction of Pope in the form of the Golden Rose, this place has a very vivid spiritual aura to it.

Location: Velha, Goa
Year of establishment: 1640
Mass timings: Sunday – 7:30 AM, 10 AM, and 4 PM | Weekday – 7:30 AM and 6 PM

3.Church of Our Lady of the Mount

Situated on the ‘Monte’ the Church of our lady of the Mount is the most famous old Goa church. Right beside Se Cathedral, this church offers mesmerizing views of Mandovi river, Chorao islands, and Old Goa amid the fresh ambiance of surrounding hills and has also featured in movies like All The Best and Zeher.

Location: Ella, Goa
Year of establishment: 1510
Mass timings: Weekdays – 9 AM to 7 PM | Sundays – 9 AM to 12 PM

4. Three Kings Chapel

Churches are built to bestow God’s grace and protection on humans thereby to evade the forces of evil. However, the Three Kings Chapel is one of the churches telling a tale of greed and jealousy through the presence of evil energy there. The church boasts innumerable ghostly and mysterious legends enticing many to visit this place to get a first-hand experience.

Location: Muder, Cansaulim, Goa
Year of establishment: 1721

5.  Church of our lady Immaculate Conception

With its unique architecture and innovative makeup, the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church is a very old gem in the list of churches in Goa. People visit this church with great devotion to experience the miraculous powers of the Lord. One of the best places to visit in North Goa, this church has a singularly distinctive appearance owing to the double flights of steps zigzagging across the hillside on which the church is situated. The church is famed for an ancient bell that is believed to be the second largest of its kind in Goa.

Location: Rua Emidio Garcia, Panjim, Goa 403001
Year of establishment: 1609
Mass timings: All days 7 AM to 5:30 PM

Source:https://traveltriangle.com/blog/churches-in-goa/