Churches and Convents of Goa
Country:

Region:
Goa
UNESCO
Churches and Convents of Goa
Architecture
Value:
World value
Visit duration:
1 h
Description:
The churches and convents of Goa, the former capital of the Portuguese Indies — particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier — illustrate the evangelization of Asia. These monuments were influential in spreading forms of Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque art in all the countries of Asia where missions were established.
Categories:
Architecture
Architecture
Labels:
UNESCO
Why visit:
Excursion
Fitness level:
Best visit time:
January
February
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Access:
Car
Roads:
Gravel
Open:
Always
Info:
Clothing:
Seasonable
Connection:
Ok
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