It just isn’t unusual to come across a temple within the Maratha model, having a distinctively Christian Strategy and an Islamic dome! These contradictions sum up the story of Goa, with the conquistadors and settlers who came and created it their property. They introduced with them their languages, their customs, their architectural idioms, and smoothly integrated with the existing traditions.
The Churches of Old Goa, constructed within the sixteenth & 17th centuries, are basically inside the baroque Renaissance style with some Gothic touches. But the insides are all derived from European as well as Indian elements. The SeCathedral, largest church in Asia is a grand example on the form.
The 80-metre long aisle is a truly imposing sight, with ornamental embellishments culminating in a magnificent gilf altar.
Aged Goa :- 10 km east of Panaji, is the prime tourist attraction in the State. It was constructed by Adil Shah, the Sultan of Bijapur.
Basilica of Bom Jesus, – dedicated to infant Jesus, is the most famous churches in Goa. The mortal remains of Saint Francis Xavier kept in a rich casket are enshrined here.
Se Cathedral :- is the most imposing church in Goa – its vaulted interior overwhelms the visitors by its sheer grandeur.
The Churches of St. Francis of Assissi has its interior illustrated with exquisite paintings.
Saint Cajetan Church was constructed inside the design of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Church of our Lady of Rosary :- is one with the earliest built churches in Goa.
There are more temples in Goa than churches, important among these are Manguesh temple at Mangueshi, Mahalsa Temple at Mardol, Shanta Durga Temple at Kavlem.
There are not too many mosques in Goa :- the most important is the Jama Masjid at Sanguem. Another notable mosque in Goa is the Safa Shahouri Masjid at Ponda.