5 Churches To Visit In South Goa For Christmas

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Goan Churches

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Churches In South Goa

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1. Basilica of Bom Jesus

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2. Church of Our Lady of The Rosary

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3. Church of the Holy Spirit

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4. St Andrews Church

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5. Church of St. Cajetan, Old Goa

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