Tourist Places in Goa

The major tourist attractions in Goa are undoubtedly its sunbathed beaches. But that is not all. Goa has a rich past, legacy of which is still seen in its monuments - mostly churches peppered all over the tourist map of Goa, India.

Mahalaxmi Temple: Mahalaxmi is the Goddess of power and strength. This is a scared place of worship of the Hindus in Goa.

Mangeshi Temple: This is one of the most popular temples of Goa. Legend has it that Lord Brahma himself consecrated the Linga that is worshipped here.

Se Cathedral: The largest church in Goa and also India. It has an outstanding Portuguese-Gothic architecture.

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi: Contains gilded and carved woodwork and murals depicting scenes from the saint's life.

Basilica of Bom Jesus: The most famous church of Goa contains the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier in a silver casket. It houses extra ordinary murals from the saint's life inside.

Among the beaches of Goa, important ones are:

Baga Beach
Bogmolo Beach
Cavelosim Beach
Colva Beach
Miramar Beach

Vagator Beach
Arjuna Beach
Benaulim Beach
Calangute Beach

Chopara Beach
Dona Paula Beach
Pololem Beach
Varca Beach

An evening cruise in the river Mandovi with local folk songs and dance add to the tourist attractions in Goa. Other major tourist attractions in Goa are the exotic seafood and the festivals. If you try the mouthwatering preparations of crab, prawn, pork and chicken, you may cherish forever. Goa maintains a festive mood round the year. Kalas Utsav and Goan Carnival are two very famous festivals in Goa. Other than that during Christmas and New Year periods, it seems all roads lead to Goa.

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