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Basilica of Bom Jesus
Church
One of the most visited
monuments in Goa. It's dedicated to Bom Jesus, meaning infant
Jesus. Construction started 24. november 1594 and was consecrated
15. may 1665. Saint Francis Xavier is kept here in a silver
casket. The saint during his missionary work in Asia died in
Sancian island 3. december 1554 and his body arrived in Goa 16.
march 1554.
Click on the picture to have a larger
version. Some pix are panoramic
| From
around inside the basilica |
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| More
decorations in the open square behind the basilica |
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| A
couple were married here today |
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