Churches and Convents of Goa

Brief Description

The churches and convents of Goa, the former capital of the Portuguese Indies – particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier – illustrate the evangelization of Asia. These monuments were influential in spreading forms of Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque art in all the countries of Asia where missions were established.

India

State of Goa

N15 30 7.992 E73 54 42.012

Date of Inscription: 1986

Criteria: (ii)(iv)(vi)

Ref: 234
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