UNESCO Sites in India: Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)

  • Location: Old Goa, Goa, India.
  • Built By: Portuguese colonizers during their rule in Goa.
  • Construction Period: 16th–18th centuries.
  • Architectural Style: Baroque, Manueline, and Gothic styles influenced by European traditions.
  • Features
    • Basilica of Bom Jesus: Houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier, a key figure in spreading Christianity in Asia.
    • Se Cathedral: Dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, the largest church in Asia.
    • Church of St. Francis of Assisi: Built in 1661, combining Gothic and Manueline styles.
    • Church of Our Lady of the Rosary: A fine example of Manueline architecture, the oldest church in Goa.
    • Chapel of St. Catherine: Built to commemorate the victory of Portuguese forces in 1510.
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