Old Goa is famous for its many ancient churches, of which the Basilica of Bom Jesus is the most famous. However, there are famous churches in other parts of Goa, too. Some of them being…
Goa churches
PANJIM CHURCH
The Immaculate Conception Church (Igreja da Imaculada Conceição) is perhaps Panjim's most famous landmark.
Immaculate Conception Church | Panjim | PHOTO: Rohan Fernandes
MARGAO CHURCH
The Holy Spirit Church (or Espirito Santo Igreja em Margao, in Portuguese) is over 400-years-old and was the first church to be built in Margao.
Holy Spirit Church | Margao | PHOTO: Rohan Fernandes
SALIGAO CHURCH
The Church of Mae De Deus (Mother of God), Saligao, was the first church to be built in the Neo-Gothic style in Goa.
Saligao | Mae De Deus church | PHOTO: Casey Monteiro
SIOLIM CHURCH
Built in the Neo-Gothic style, St Anthony’s Church, in Siolim, is the only place in the world where the saint is depicted holding a snake.
St Anthony’s Church | Siolim
REIS MAGOS CHURCH
Also known as Igreja dos Reis Magos, it is one of the oldest churches in Goa, and the first in Bardez.
Reis Magos Church | Verem | PHOTO: Venita Gomes
BAMBOLIM CHURCH
The famous Fulancho Khuris, or Miraculous Cross, can be seen at the entrance of the Holy Cross Church, in Bambolim.
Fulancho Khuris | Bambolim church
SIRIDAO CHAPEL
This chapel is famous for the annual feast of Jesus Nazareth, better known as Pejechem Fest locally.
Pejechem Fest. | Siridao church
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