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The historic Portuguese era church of St. Francis of Assisi in Old Goa Royalty Free Stock Photo

Church of St. Francis of Assisi - Historic Portuguese Church in Old Goa, India Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient stone carvings at the entrance to the old Portuguese era church in Old Goa Royalty Free Stock Photo

Interior of Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Goa Velha, Goa, India, Asia Royalty Free Stock Photo

Church of St. Francis of Assisi - Historic Portuguese Church in Old Goa, India

Church Francis of Assisi, old Goa, India Royalty Free Stock Photo

Restoration work at the ancient Portuguese era St. Francis of Assisi church in Old Goa Royalty Free Stock Photo

The ancient Portuguese era St. Francis of Assisi church under repair and restoration in the UNESCO Royalty Free Stock Photo

The ancient stone crucifix outside the Portuguese era Church of St. Francis of Assisi in the UNESCO Royalty Free Stock Photo

Majestic Church of St Francis of Assisi Old Goa Royalty Free Stock Photo

Church of St. Francis of Assisi, old Goa Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi, located in Old Goa, India, is a 17th-century Roman Catholic church that blends Tuscan, Manueline, and Baroque architectural styles. Built in 1661 by the Portuguese, the church is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Churches and Convents of Goa." It is dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, known for his humility and service to the poor. The facade features intricately carved designs, while the interiors are adorned with ornate gilded altars, frescoes, and paintings depicting scenes from the saint's life. The church is a symbol of Goa's rich colonial and religious history.