The Church of Mae de Deus: Situated
13kms. from Panaji amidst picturesque surroundings, in the
village of Saligao. The shrine of the miraculous statue of Mae de Deus
(Mother of God) was brought from the ruins of the convent of Mae
de Deus at Old Goa. This beautiful church is the finest piece of
Gothic style. The church is well illuminated at night.
Rachol
Seminary: Situated
just off the banks of river Zuari, 12 Kms from Margao in south
of Goa. In the 1521 the Portuguese, in their customary fashion
first built a church and then a prison, later in 1574 a seminary
to impart philosophy and theology. The museum of Christian art
is housed in this seminary.
The
Church of St. Ana at Talaulim.: This remarkable piece
of ancient Christian architecture dedicated to St. Ana was built
in 1695 right on the bank of the Siridao river amidst
picturesque surroundings. The unique feature of this church is
that its hollow walls, through which people could walk in
secrecy for the purpose of confession.
Basilica
of Bom Jesus: Built in 16th century this is the most
famous of all churches. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier
(patron saint of Goa) kept in a silver casket are enshrined here. This Church is now a
World Heritage Monument.
Se
Cathedral: This is the most imposing churches of all
the churches at Old Goa. Its vaulted interior overwhelms
the visitors by sheer grandeur. This Cathedral has five bells of
which one is the famous Golden bell, the biggest in Goa and one
of the best in the world. The church is dedicated to
St.Catherine. It originally had to towers of which only one
exists today.
St.
Cajetan Church: This is one of the famous churches
that were built during the Portuguese regime. This church is
built in the style of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
