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Reis Magos Church, Reis Magos goa

This church is located inside the fort. It was first built in 1555. and was run by the Franciscans and was dedicated to St. Jerome. It soon became a center of learning for priests and was also a stop over for many of the early viceroys. There is evidence that this church like many others was built at the site of a Hindu temple by the Portuguese. The outside facade carries the royal Portuguese coat of arms. The small shrine near the foot of the stairs is dedicated to Our Lady of Hope. It is said to be the site of Alfonso de Albuquerque’s landing in 1510. The inside of the church was renovated in 1771 and the towers were added in 1764.Inside the church to the right of the altar is the grave of Viceroy Dom Luis da Alameida. the main festival celebration here is the Feast of Reis Magos or the Feast of the three Kings held on January 6th annually.