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The Reis Magos Church or Church of the Three Magi Kings, built in AD 1555, was once a mission center of the Franciscan Order of Monks. Also in Bardez Taluka, at Saligao, amongst picturesque surroundings, stands the Church of Mae de Dens or Mother of God. The statue after whom this church was named once occupied a convent, now no longer extant, and was known for its miraculous powers. This church is a fine instance of Gothic architecture. The Church of St. Alex at Curtorim, too, dates from the 16th Century. The Church of St. Anne, at Talaulin Iltias, affectionately called Santana by the people, is dedicated to the Mother of Mary. It is situated on the right bank of the Siridao River. You can find more details of Goa Tour Packages in www.holidaymasti.com.
Goa Churches :
Goa Tours, the Jewel of India, is studded with temples and churches, which remain as silent but forceful witnesses to the intense religious history of the diverse people who lived here. Goan churches are famous for their interesting architecture usually a blend of two or more forms. The Church is an important factor in Goa's social , cultural and religious life.
Basilica of Bom Jesus :
The Basilica of Bom Jesus now comes under the World Heritage Monument. It was constructed in 1965. This Basilica is 9 km away from Panaji on the banks of Mandovi river situated in Goa Tour. The Basilica is dedicated to Infant Jesus and is now listed in the World Heritage Monument list. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a member of the Society of Jesus, who came to India with the Portuguese to spread Christianity in India is housed here. He is credited for baptizing various people in Goa. The three-storied facade of Basilica of Bom Jesus, one of the richest Goa Tour India.
St Augustine Tower :
St Augustine Tower is a landmark and a spectacular structure of height 46 metres. It was the belfry of the church. It is built of laterite and plastered with lime. This tower was the facade of a magnificent church and is one of the most spectacular monuments in Tour to Goa India.The St Augustine Tower and Church were built in 1602 by the Augustinian friars who arrived in Goa in 1587. The church had eighty richly carved chapels and four altars. St Augustine Tower was the result of combined efforts of twelve Augustian Friars. They had started to build the church on the Holy Hill near Old Goa. However, when the Portuguese government issued a ban against them, they had to abandon the church and the convent besides it. Both the church and the convent are ruined now - Goa Tour Package India.
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