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 The Beach capital of India, Goa, is known worldwide for its monolithic churches and temples. The age old Heritage of this town is rich and vibrant and sparkles from every nook and corner of the place. The churches in Goa are architectural marvels listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List and visited by people from all over the world. The churches display a combination of the Renaissance and Baroque styles. Built during the period from 16th to 17th century, these tall imposing structures are the legacy of the Portuguese. If you also want to witness these marvels, then book yourself with Goa Heritage Vacations, India.
The famous churches of old Goa comprises of Se' Cathedral, Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi, Chapel of St. Catherine, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Church of Lady of Rosary and the Church of St Augustine. Se Cathedral is the largest Church in India, built of mud, stones and grass. The Archaeological Survey of India converted the convent of St. Francis of Assisi into a Museum in 1964. The Chapel of St. Catherine is a living example of the subjugation of Goa by Alfonso de Albuquerque. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is the most august and famous of all the churches in Old Goa. It contains the relics of St. Francis Xavier, Patron saint of Goa.
Braving the attacks of the Portugal regimes, the temples in Goa are truly a visitor's delight. The Hindu temples that were shifted to protect them from Portuguese attack are today marveled for their beauty and simple architecture. Among the oldest Saraswat Temples in Goa are the Mangesh Samsthan of Priol, the Shanthadurga Samsthan at Kavlem, the Ganapati Samsthan at Khandole, the Mahalakshmi Samsthan at Bandewade and the Sri Nagesh Maharudra Samsthan at Bandora. If you haven't yet witnessed the grandeur of these temples then join us on Goa Heritage Vacations, India.
Besides these, the Viceroy's arch, the Pillory and Mansion on Dona Maria are some other places worth visiting. You can experience this legendary past of Goa on Goa Heritage Vacations.
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