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Churches of Goa

Renowned for its sun kissed beaches , heavenly swinging coconut palms and the mouth watering delicacies , Goa possesses some of the most popular churches of India and the world. Churches of Goa are a rich illustration of the cultural heritage of Goa. A former Portuguese colony, Goa has a several churches that represent the rich and diverse tradition of the Goan culture. The Churches of Goa are simply remarkable for their magnificent structure. You simply cannot afford to ignore the amazing architecture and the design style that inspired making of the Churches in Goa. Mostly the Churches of Goa are built in the Portuguese, European and Indo-European style of architecture. The churches in Goa are distributed randomly all over Goa and reflect peace and serenity .
The Churches of Goa are basically stone monuments that have elegant and symbolic representation of the affluent cultural heritage of Goa. The architecture is such that it attracts visitors from all over the world. So whether you are a researcher, a scholar, student of art and architecture or simply a vacationing tourist in Goa, the churches provide an exquisite insight to the historical structure of the past years. The Churches of Goa caters to the curious intellect of individuals visiting Goa. It may be also noted that the glorious 16th century Portuguese colony, once known as "Goa Dourada" (Golden Goa) challenged the splendor and the wealth of the other European cities of the time. Some of the oldest churches are found in Goa that have their unique structure as well as history. The structure of the churches have undergone several changes with the passage of time and have certain influence in the design.



Broadly the Church architecture can be classified in the following categories, take a look:
  • The Early period - From 1510 - 1550 AD
  • The Baroque period - From 1550 - 1660 AD
  • The Indian baroque period - From 1660 - 1760 AD
  • The Rococo period - From 1760 - 1899 AD
  • The modern period - From 1900 onwards.
Take a look at some of the popular churches in Goa which are also the most popular tourist attractions in Goa. Try out the following links to know more about the Churches of Goa.

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