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Church and Convent of St Francis of Assisi  

  Goa , Goa.
FREE

  • Spiritual
    Category
    Spiritual
  • duration
    Duration
    1 - 2 Hours
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • drinking water
    Drinking water
    Available
  • snacks counter
    Snacks counter
    Available
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • restroom
    Restroom
    Available
  • footwear counter
    Footwear Counter
    Available
  • souvenir shop
    Souvenir shop
    Available
  • first aid kit
    FIrst Aid kit
    Available
  • prayer room
    Prayer room
    Available
  • cctv
    Cctv
    Available
  • security guard
    Security guard
    Available
  • dustbin
    Dustbin
    Available

Ticket

  • free entry
    free entry
  • adult ticket
    Adult
    FREE
  • children ticket
    Children
    FREE
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    FREE

Description

The church of St. Francis of Assisi is situated at Old Goa. A stunning and charming building, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi is located in Old Goa at a distance of some 10 kilometers from the capital city, Panaji.  Just like Se Cathedral, facing west stands Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi built in 1521. The church joins Se Cathedral at the convent. The church and convent were built by Franciscan friars, the first group that came to Goa in 1517. Back then it was a chapel.

Later, it was modified into a church in 1521 and consecrated to the Holy Spirit on 2nd August 1602. The church was rebuilt in 1661, but the black stone gate finely carved was retained. The convent reconstructed in 1529 was initially a group of cells built by Friars in the garden for residence purpose. The Government of Portugal closed the convent in 1835. Later in 1964, a museum was set up in the convent and today, it houses a number of artifacts, paintings, and sculptors. The interiors are Mosaic Corinthian in style, the arch ribbed; the walls are illustrated with scenes from Bible and vault ribbed.

The church has a main altar and two other on either side in the transept, a nave with three chapels on its either side and a choir on the first floor. Among the most outstanding churches in Old Goa is that of St. Francis of Assisi, constructed contiguously in 1531 for the Franciscan friars. The lime-plastered laterite blocked structure, nestling beside the former palace of the Archbishop contains, perhaps, the most elegant work of religious art of the seventeenth century. Interestingly, it is amongst the few early 16th century relics of purely Portuguese architecture which you find in the east.

During the zenith of its glory and magnificence, it was applauded as the richest and most beautiful church in the world. Due to unknown reasons, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi had to be demolished in 1661 but was later rejuvenated through voluntary contributions. Today, it stands majestic with its carved gates and gorgeous columns as one of the most visited churches in Old Goa.


Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Tuesday 07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Wednesday 07:30 AM - 07:30 AM
Thursday 07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Friday 07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Saturday 07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Sunday 07:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Last Admission 06:15 PM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank
  • Food or Snacks
    Food or Snacks

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no pets
    Pets
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no wifi
    Wifi
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

  • atm
    ATM
    0.2 KM
  • fuel station
    Fuel Station
    2.2 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.2 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    2.7 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    2.5 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    0.2 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    0.3 KM
  • train
    Train
    2.4 KM
  • taxi
    TAXI
    0.2 KM
  • beach
    Beach
    13.1 KM

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