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6 Most Famous Churches of Goa

Goa is famous for its beaches and old churches. Here is a list of 6 churches of Goa that you shouldn’t miss.

Imagine Goa and you will see either the beaches or its churches. Goa is defined by its churches.

The Goan population is 25% Christian. Though there are some proofs of Christianity in Goa before the Portuguese came here but building grand churches and Christian practices started only after the Portuguese conquest of Goa in 1510 AD. Majority of the then, Hindu population of Goa was converted by the Portuguese.

The Portuguese are gone, but the majestic churches remain and are still functional. Apart from the interesting (sometimes not so pleasant) history of Goa, you will also be fascinated by the art and architecture of the renaissance period displayed in the churches.

Here is list of the most famous churches of Goa. Click here for a link to this list on Google Maps.

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