Constructed between 1517 - 1522 Church of St. Francis of Assisi is presently converted into a museum. Architectural wonder and stunning beautiful Church of St. Francis of Assisi is sharing the complex with world famous Se Cathedral Goa. Manueline styled church consecrated to the Holy Spirit was destroyed after some time and was rebuilt in the year 1661.
The main altar dedicated to St. Francis where as congregation hall have two large statues of Jesus Christ and St. Francis of Assisi. The interiors of Church of St. Francis of Assisi, includes floral design craved walls with depictions from the Bible. Paintings expressing life of St. Francis and paintings of Christ's birth are the memorable experience for the visitors on the Goa tour.
In the Year 1964 government has turned convent building into an archaeological museum having rich collection of paintings, artefacts, statues etc.

Located in old Goa in the premises of famous Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi is hardly 10 km away from the state capital city Panjim and easily accessible by hired taxi or local bus.

Church of St. Francis of Assisi is the most beautiful architectural monument in Goa. Archaeological museum offers to have glimpse of glorious past.

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