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Goa Churches

Churches of GoaGoa is known as much for its majestic churches as for its scenic beaches. The Goan landscape is speckled with pristine white facades of opulent churches that embody the religious associations of the Portuguese colonizers. Apart from being religious institutions of pre-eminence, the churches of Goa are architectural wonders renowned for their aesthetic appeal. With a substantial Christian population, the churches of Goa play an important role in the state's social fabric. Following are some of the most prominent churches in Goa:

Basilica of Bom Jesus
Church of Mary Immaculate Conception
Church of St. Monica
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Church of St. Cajetan
Church of St Francis of Assisi
Se Cathedral