Church Of Our Lady Of Miracles

Mapusa is the capital of Bardez taluka. It is home to Church of Our Lady of Miracles, the church is located 2 km east of the famous Mapusa market. The beautiful structure came into existence in 1594. However it was rebuilt in 1961. The locals here also refer it as St Jerome. It is looked upon as a sacred place by people from different castes. The church has been reconstructed many times in past. It is one of the best tourist locations Mapusa taluka has. The church had also seen bad times when it was set on fire during the freedom war in 1961.