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Colonial Church Trail

Discover Goa's colonial structures

Goa’s most charming characteristic is its rich Portuguese influence that is still evident in its churches, cathedrals and traditions. Spend the day on a colonial trail of the state beginning with the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church in the capital, Panaji – a 16th Century, Baroque-inspired structure that marks the first port of call for sailors from Lisbon. Then drive on to Old Goa, a short distance away. You can visit the Basilica de Bom Jesus containing the corpse of St Francis Xavier, a missionary who brought the Christian faith to Indian shores and the Se Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Goa.

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