Goa a wonderful place is not only restricted to for the party hoppers and tourists. It has a lot to offer in religious terms. There are a number of worldwide famous temples and churches in Goa which are worth a visit. Some of them are listed below.

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Address: Old Goa Rd, Bainguinim, Goa 403402
Height: 18 m
Opened: 1605
Architectural style: Baroque architecture
Phone: 0832 228 5790
Architects: Julião Simão, Domingos Fernandes
Burials: Francis Xavier, Marcello Mastrilli, Thotagamuwe Sri Rahula Thera

It is one of the most renowned churches all over the world. The meaning of “Bom Jesus” means good Jesus or infant Jesus. This church is the most revered churches by the Christians worldwide. The church is located in Old Goa, 10 kilometers east of Panaji. It is a world heritage monument.

Shantadurga Temple

Address: Verem – Nerul Rd, Near Chamundeshwari Petrol Pump, Verem, Bardez, Goa, 403114
Year built: 1738
Locale: North Goa
Primary deity: Shantadurga

The temple is located on the foothill of Kavalem village in Ponda Taluka which is 33 kilometers from Panaji. This temple is dedicated to Shantadurga who brings harmony between Shiva and Vishnu. Its one of the most popular and most frequently visited temples in Goa.

Shri Mangeshi Temple

This temple is in Village in Priol, Ponda taluk which is 21 kilometers from Panaji. It’s on of the largest temples in Goa. This temple is dedicated to Bhagavan Manguesh an incarnation of Shiva.

Se Cathedral

Address: Velha, Goa 403402
Opened: 1640
Phone: 0832 228 4710
Status: Cathedral
Architectural style: Portuguese-Gothic
Archdiocese: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman
Architect: Julião Simão

This famous church of Goa is located in South Goa. The church was made to pay honour to the victory of Portuguese over the Muslim army. It had two towers, but one collapsed in 1776 and was never rebuilt. It is placed on the tomb of St. Francis Xavier.

Brahma Temple at Carambolim

It is situated 60 kilometers from Panaji in the village of Brahma Carambolim in the Satari taluka. It is one of the few temples which are found in India that is dedicated to Lord Brahma. These are some of the best temples and churches in Goa which reveal a lot about history and these places are a must visit when visiting Goa.