Bom Jesus Basilica
Bom Jesus Basilica is one of the oldest churches of located in Goa. Old Goa used to be this place's capital during the Portugueses ruling. The beautiful place is considered to be one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture which is a style of building that had begun in the late 16th century. The interiors of Bom Jesus Basilica are very simplest yet beautiful and the floor is made with marble and precious stone. You will find a mausoleum at the top that has the body of St Francis Xavier in a silver casket. This mausoleum was a designed by Giovanni Battista who was a sculpture of the 17th century. And it took almost ten years to complete the construction of this mausoleum.
Se Cethedral
Se Cathedral de Santa Catarina which is also known as Se Cathedral is located in Old Goa. This churches is one of the largest in India and is also the most popular churches in Goa. This Cathedral was built with a purpose. And the purpose was to celebrate the victory of Afonso, who was a Portuguese ruler after he captured a Goan city in 1510. The day of the victory was also the feat of Saint Catherine and the Cathedral was thus dedicated to her.
This Church had originally two towers, out of which one was destroyed never to built again. Se Cathedral was also gifted a Golden Rose which the Popes of Churches have always blessed and considered as a token of respect and devotion. This gold ornament is places on the tomb of Francis Xavier.
Bom Jesus Basilica is one of the oldest churches of located in Goa. Old Goa used to be this place's capital during the Portugueses ruling. The beautiful place is considered to be one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture which is a style of building that had begun in the late 16th century. The interiors of Bom Jesus Basilica are very simplest yet beautiful and the floor is made with marble and precious stone. You will find a mausoleum at the top that has the body of St Francis Xavier in a silver casket. This mausoleum was a designed by Giovanni Battista who was a sculpture of the 17th century. And it took almost ten years to complete the construction of this mausoleum.
Se Cethedral
Se Cathedral de Santa Catarina which is also known as Se Cathedral is located in Old Goa. This churches is one of the largest in India and is also the most popular churches in Goa. This Cathedral was built with a purpose. And the purpose was to celebrate the victory of Afonso, who was a Portuguese ruler after he captured a Goan city in 1510. The day of the victory was also the feat of Saint Catherine and the Cathedral was thus dedicated to her.
This Church had originally two towers, out of which one was destroyed never to built again. Se Cathedral was also gifted a Golden Rose which the Popes of Churches have always blessed and considered as a token of respect and devotion. This gold ornament is places on the tomb of Francis Xavier.
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