6 Churches To Visit in North Goa On Christmas Day If You Are In The State

Goa, The Best Place For X'Mas

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1. Church of St. Francis of Assisi

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2. Basilica of Bom Jesus

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3. Se Cathedral

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4. Immaculate Conception Church

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St. Michael's Church

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