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Mount Mary Basilica, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024Officially named, Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Mount Mary Basilica is perhaps the most colonial-looking among the top churches in Mumbai. Its Neo-Gothic style closely mirrors the architecture of several historical places in Mumbai like Chhattra...
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St Michael’s Church, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024Built between 1512 and 1585 as per various accounts, St Michal’s Church is the oldest Christian house of worship in the city. It suffered some damage during the invasions of 1687 under Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb, but was soon renovated. The modern bui...
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St Peter’s Church, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024Though dating back to just the 19th century, its architecture is reminiscent of an artistic movement prevalent much earlier, the Romanesque style, something you’d find in a place like Pisa. A statue of Christ the Redeemer in the front welcomes you to...
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Cathedral of the Holy Name, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024Opened in 1905, this is, if you ask me, the most stunning church in Mumbai. It is yet another Gothic building with pointed arches, flying buttresses, and conical-topped towers that look more like a castle built in Medieval Europe. But, step inside an...
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Gloria Church, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024Also called Our Lady of Glory Church, Gloria Church was initially constructed by the Franciscans, who had come from Portugal, in a style reminiscent of their land. But, this church in Mumbai was later rebuilt as the Victorian Gothic building you see ...
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St Andrew’s Church, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024Another among the 16th century churches in Mumbai, this one was built by the Portuguese. Walking down a chequered courtyard, you find yourself in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary. Just beyond it is a building which looks rather simple, with plast...
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St Thomas Cathedral, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024First built in 1718, this is one of the largest churches in Mumbai. It might not look much from outside, but its altar surely is an emanation of the grandeur Gothic architecture is known for. Its stained-glass windows, brick red floor tiles with geom...
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Afghan Church, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024Afghan Church? “Huh?”, you might exclaim, and you are justified, for how would a church be part of Afghan history? Well, don’t be any more as ‘Afghan’ is just a reference to the fact that it was built to commemorate the sacrifice of those who died du...
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St John the Baptist Church, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024If you want to just sit in a church and peace out, St John the Baptist Church is perfect for you. But, it has a catch. Built by Portuguese Jesuits in 1579 and abandoned after a plague in 1840, it is said to be one of the most haunted places in Mumbai...
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St Anne’s Church, MumbaiIndia Mumbai (Maharashtra) 22/03/2024While most churches in Mumbai have European ties, this one is Asian in its origin. It was originally constructed by an Armenian woman in 1787 as a small chapel, on the foundations of which a proper church was erected in 1881. The church is simple in ...
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Our Lady of Penha de Franca ChurchIndia Goa Velha (Goa) 16/03/2024Located on the banks of Mandovi river, Our Lady of Penha de Franca Church is one of the most beautiful of churches. The church is bestowed not only with scenic beauty but also has beautifully embellished interiors reflecting the creativity of those t...
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Church of St. Francis of AssisiIndia Goa Velha (Goa) 16/03/2024The St Francis Church Goa was established by the Franciscan Friars, and is a stunning mash-up of Tuscan, baroque and Corinthian styles, making it different from other churches in the town. Besides housing a convent, the most distinguishing feature of...
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St. John the Baptist ChurchIndia Benaulim (Goa) 16/03/2024The St. John the Baptist Church, is one of the most famous church in Goa. Situated on top of the hill, it has the most elegant of altars and galleries inducing people to visit this white-washed church. Location: Benaulim, Goa Year of establishment: 1...
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St. Elizabeth’s ChurchIndia Aldona (Goa) 16/03/2024With Christ’s statue featuring at the top of the church, St. Elizabeth’s Church is one of the Old Goa church built in the elegant Mannerist style and including rococo features. Although once destroyed in a heavy storm, St. Elizabeth’s Church is one o...
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Chapel of St CatherineIndia Goa Velha (Goa) 16/03/2024The Chapel of St Catherine of Alexandria is one of the fAMous churches in Goa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in the Old Goa region in the same compound as the Se Cathedral as well as the Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi. The Ba...
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Church Of The Holy SpiritIndia Goa Velha (Goa) 16/03/2024Built by the Jesuit missionaries, the Church Of The Holy Spirit has carried the legacy of being one of the fAMous churches in Goa. Another church with Its architecture similar to the Indian baroque style. The outer facade is white facade while the to...
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Church Of Our Lady Of The RosaryIndia Goa Velha (Goa) 16/03/2024The Church Of Our Lady Of The Rosary is another of the unique churches in Goa built during the times of Portuguese colonization. This church is a part of the collection, belonging to the World Heritage Site of churches and convents of Goa. It is one ...
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St. Augustine ChurchIndia Goa Velha (Goa) 15/03/2024The St. Augustine Church is one of the many famous churches in Goa due to its ancient ruins and its lofty remains. Located very close to the Nunnery of Santa Monica, the church has a tower that has proudly stood over the ravage of time. It was perhap...
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Our Lady of Mercês ChurchIndonesia Colva (Goa) 15/03/2024Our Lady of Mercês Church is also popularly known as the ‘Nossa Senhora das Mercês Igreja em Mercês, in Portuguese. It was originally built as a chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora das Mercês. The Church converted to a parish later and a new parochial ...
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Church & Convent of St. MonicaIndia Goa Velha (Goa) 15/03/2024Another of the famous churches in Goa is located on a hill behind the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus. The Church & Convent of St. Monica has a mysterious aura signifying beauty surrounding it. It has been built like a fortress and looks more like a...