Marvel at the Baroque style of these churches of Goa
Evelyn Siqueira
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Baroque architecture is highly ornate, characterised by domes, colonnades, twisted columns and other decorative elements – features seen in several of Goa’s churches, some of which are…
Baroque | church | Goa | architecture
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception (Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição in Portuguese), in Panjim, was built in 1541.
Baroque | Immaculate Conception church | Goa | Panjim
HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH
The 16th century Holy Spirit Church (Espirito Santo Igrejain Portuguese), in Margao, is one of the finest examples of the Indian Baroque style.
Baroque | Holy Spirit Church | Goa | Margao
SANTANA CHURCH
Another church, constructed in the Indian Baroque style, is the Church of St Anne, also known as Santa Ana or Santana Church, in Talaulim.
Baroque | church | Goa | Santana | Talaulim
DIVAR CHURCH
The Church of Our Lady of Piety (Nossa Senhora da Piedade in Portuguese), was built in 1699.
Baroque | church | Goa | Our Lady of Piety | Divar | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
Located in the main square of Old Goa, the Church of St Francis of Assisi, is a fusion of many styles, including Baroque.
Baroque | church | Goa | Church of St Francis of Assisi
BASILICA OF BOM JESUS
Built in 1605, a combination of architectural styles, the dominant one being Baroque, can be seen in the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa.
Baroque | church | Goa | Basilica of Bom Jesus
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