Beyond Old Popular Goa Churches

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Beyond the Popular Old Goa Churches

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• Goa looks best during the monsoon. The changing
  skyscape is either the clear azure sky after a
  heavy downpour or the dark clouds looming large
  over the rough sea that stretches beyond the
  horizon.
• You can simply sit and enjoy the silhouetted
  landscape against the coconut groves before the
  rain without doing anything.
• Or better still get wet in the rain and explore
  the places. Fortunately, during my recent trip,
  the rain gods allowed us to just have fun sans
  the rain.

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• Having seen the popular Old Goa churches before,
  this time we wanted to explore some of the
  offbeat churches that are beautiful but does not
  attract too many tourists.
• With a little guidance from the hotel reception,
  we visited some of the most beautiful churches
  that took my breath away.

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Mae De Deus Church

• This 141-year-old church in Saligao is about 3 km
  from Calangute and 5 km from Candolim in North
  Goa.

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• The façade of the Gothic architectural structure
  rises regally against a palm-fringed backdrop.
• A lush green paddy field on the other side of
  the road, right in front of the church, makes it
  a picture-perfect setting.
• The interiors have a detailed alter all painted
  in golden colour with the beautiful wooden statue
  of Mae De Deus.
• It has a huge lawn with benches to sit on. Mae De
  Deus Church is definitely a must-include list in
  your itinerary.

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St.Alex Church

• This church sits immaculately pretty by a
  roadside in Calangute. One of the oldest churches
  of Goa, the present structure is about 273 years
  old.

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•  It was built by the villagers. The imposing
  structure looks best at night when it is
  illuminated.
• You can spend some peaceful time here if you are
  staying somewhere close to Calangute.

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St.Lawrence Church

• On the way to Aguada Fort, you can stop by at
  this tiny yet beautiful St Lawrence Church that
  lies atop a hill. Built in 1643, it has a huge
  courtyard that overlooks the sea..

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• The pillars of the church have inscriptions of
  the life and martyrdom of St Lawrence. Spend some
  time here and enjoy the tranquility

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St.Hyacinthi Church

• San Jacinto Island lies on the way to the Dabolim
  Airport. The first thing you will notice from
  afar is the façade of the St Hyacinthi Church.
• There is a beautiful bridge that connects you to
  the island. With a promenade in front of the
  church overlooking the river, where fishing boats
  are moored on the shore, you can take a stroll or
  just sit and enjoy the view as well as the
  serenity.

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•  It is said that the church has an underground
  passageway leading to Siridao, the other side of
  the river.
• I visited this place twice while I was there as I
  was completely in love with it. It is a
  must-visit church, especially on its feast day,
  which is celebrated on the last Sunday of
  September.

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• En route to Saligao, we lost our way but
  discovered this beautiful chapel by the lake.
  This chance discovery was the best of the lot for
  me.
• For nature aficionados and those interested in
  photography, I would definitely recommend this
  place, which lies somewhere on the Saligao-Bardez
  route.

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• Goa has many such places that are not filled with
  tourists. If you love exploring those not so
  crowded places, make sure to visit these offbeat
  churches.
• The landscapes, as well as the magnificent
  structures are definitely worth visiting. To book
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