Churches and Convents of Goa
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Overview
The Churches and Convents of Goa, a legacy of Portuguese rule, became a cultural World Heritage Site in 1986.
The churches are in Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India.
The Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the remains of St Francis Xavier, and Se Cathedral is one of the largest churches in Asia.
They were inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1986.
The churches show Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque styles.
The Church of St Cajetan is modelled on St Peter's in Rome.
The exposition of St Francis Xavier's body is held every ten years.
Old Goa was a large city in the 16th century.
Geography and key facts
- Goa
- Portuguese heritage
- World Heritage Site, 1986
- Old Goa
- Bom Jesus: St Francis Xavier
- WHS 1986
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on heritage sites.
Note for UPSC
Cultural World Heritage Site, inscribed 1986 · Goa.
UPSC asks about the state, the dynasty or period, and whether a site is cultural or natural.
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Key facts
- Type
- World Heritage Site
- State / UT
- Goa
- Heritage type
- Cultural
- Inscribed (UNESCO)
- 1986
- Coordinates
- 15.502°N, 73.912°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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- Performing Arts, Paintings and Heritage (map lesson)
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- Mughal Culture: Architecture, Painting, Literature and Music (map lesson)
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