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Goa is
the center of a lot of World Heritage Monuments. A very
prominent site is Old Goa. Old Goa boasts of more than
13 churches situated in the vicinity. Some of the churches
here go back to nearly the 15th Century.
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| The Basilica of Bom Jesus
is famous throughout the Roman Catholic world since
it contains the tomb and mortal remains of St. Francis
Xavier. It is one of the more prominent Churches in
Old Goa. A former pupil of St. Ignatius Loyola, the
founder of the Jesuit Order, St. Francis Xavier made
missionary voyages in the east that became a legend.
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| Apart
from the richly gilded altars, the interior of the church
is remarkable for its simplicity, and this is the only
church, which is not plastered on the outside. |
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| The largest of the churches at Old Goa.
This Cathedral has five bells. The existing tower houses
a famous bell, one of the largest in Goa and often referred
to as 'Golden Bell' on account of its rich sound. The
main altar is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria,
and old paintings on either side of it depict scenes
from her life and martyrdom. |
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| Church Of Mae De Deus, Saligao in Bardez
is vaulted in shape which makes it very attractive.
The Church boasts of a primitive style of Gothic architecture.
To add to the serenity in its totality there are 2 lofty
bells seen inside the Church tower. |
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Shrine Of The Holy Cross
is situated in Bambolim. The church is also referred
to as the church of flowers. This is because the white
cross at the entrance of the Church is forever decorated
by big flower garlands and candles. On any day at
the Shrine you will find loads of people making pilgrimages
at the Cross. People even offer masses and novenas
for favors granted. |
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| In Panjim
or Panjim, as Goa's capital is called today, the oldest
church is dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception.
It was built in the year 1606. Every year the feast
of Immaculate Conception is celebrated on the 8th
of December and it's when the entire Panjim city wears
a festive look. |
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