It was built in dedication to St. Catherine of Alexandria on whose feast the Portuguese attained victory in Goa. In 1953, it was presented with "The Golden Rose" a monument that popes of the Catholic Church bless annually.
This Roman Catholic Basilica is one of the most important sites. It houses the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.
Built in 1602 atop Monte Santo by Augustinian friars. It was abandoned when the Portuguese started evicting religious orders. Now only half a tower of this church remains intact
The church of St. Francis of Assisi is located in the same compound as Chapel of St. Catherine and was built in 1661.
Built in 1661 with seven altars, it is said that the inspiration for the structure of the church comes from St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
Built in 1510 by Afonso de Albuquerque, the Chapel of St. Catherine, faces the river Mandovi.
Built in 1543, the church is one of the oldest in Old Goa. The exteriors of this one look like a fortress!
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