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Karmali Station

Basilica Of Bom Jesus

One of the major tourist attractions in Goa are Churches. Goan churches are famous for their interesting architecture.Located in old Goa, Basilica Of Bom Jesus church was built in 1605.

Some of the old buildings are converted into museums maintained by Archaeological Survey of india.it has been granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO for its extremely extravagant churches.

The body St. FRancis Xaviers is still fresh in this church.This amazing fact draws lakhs of visitors to this church every year.This church has now been declared as world heritage. Dedicated to infant Jesus, this church is most revered among the Goans. .

One of the richest churches in Goa, the floor of the church is made of grand marble and inlaid with precious stones. The roof of the church was originally tiled. There is a choir above the entrance supported by columns.

This modern art gallery is one of the largest and one of its kind in Asia. St. Cathedral at Old Goa Known as the largest church in Asia. The huge golden bell is the largest in the world The gallery houses paintings of italian art.

The gallery has 36 oil paintings made between 1973 and 1976. The artist was paid only for the material used, his creativity being a gratis for the church, thus was commissioned by Fr. George D'Sa.


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