Church of St. Ana
The Church of St. Ana at Talaulim.: This remarkable piece
of ancient Christian architecture dedicated to St. Ana was
built in 1695 right on the bank of the Siridao river amidst
picturesque surroundings. The unique feature of this church
is that its hollow walls, through which people could walk
in secrecy for the purpose of confession.
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Basilica of Bom Jesus was built in 16th century this is
the most famous of all churches. The mortal remains of
St. Francis Xavier (patron saint of Goa) kept in a silver
casket are enshrined here. This Church is now a World
Heritage Monument.
Se Cathedral Church
Se Cathedral church his is the most imposing churches
of all the churches at Old Goa. This Cathedral has five
bells of which one is the famous Golden bell, the biggest
in Goa and one of the best in the world.
St. Cajetan Church
St. Cajetan church is one of the famous churches that
were built during the Portuguese regime. This church is
built in the style of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
Church of St. Francis Of Assisi
Church of St. Francis of Assisi was constructed by a few
Franciscan mendicants who came to Goa in 1517 AD.
It was initially a chapel and was qualified to a church in
1521 AD. The church was dedicated to the Holy Spirit on
2nd August 1602 AD.
Chapel of St Catherine
The Chapel of St. Catherine is an example of the
oppressions done by Alfonso de Albuquerque on Goa.
The church is dedicated to St Catherine because
Albuquerque captured Goa on 25th November
1510 AD, the St Catherine's Day.
Church of Lady of Rosary
On the top of the Holy Hill or Monte Santo is the Church
of Lady of Rosary. The site is believed to be the very
place where Alfonso de Albuquerque led his troops to
victory in 1510 AD. It was given the status of a church
in 1543 AD.
Church of St. Augustine
St Augustine Church was constructed by the 12 Augustian mendicants as they arrived at Goa on 3rd September
1572 AD. The construction of the church was completed
by 1602 AD. After a ban put on the religious orders by the Portuguese government, the church was desolated.