Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church

One of the oldest chapels in Goa, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is one of the most prominent landmarks of the state’s capital city Panaji. The distinctive architecture of the church includes a series of criss-crossing steps that lead you to the prayer hall and massive bells on its rooftop. If you’re visiting Goa in December, then head to the chapel on the 8th of December (celebrated as Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception) for a special service and lively fair earmarked for this day of the year. The monument is best viewed at night, when it is ablaze with lights that add to its spiritual charm.