Mae de Deus Church, Saligaoमाए दे देउस चर्च, सालिगाओ
A white Gothic church in a quiet village, away from the beach crowd.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNorth Goa, Goa
North Goa coast and forts
North Goa coast and forts
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height15 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbySaligao, Bardez
EntryFree
About Mae de Deus Church, Saligao
A bright white Gothic church whose pointed spire rises from a green village a few kilometres inland from Calangute. It was rebuilt in the late 1800s and is among the more photographed churches in the north. The setting is quiet even when the beaches are crowded. Dress modestly, and keep the visit short during Mass. Nearby Saligao lanes have old Portuguese villas worth a walk.
What to see and do
- Gothic spire and white facade
- Quiet churchyard and lawn
- Old Portuguese villas on the nearby lanes
- Easy stop between Calangute and Mapusa
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