St. Paul's Church, Baroque church in Diu, India
The interior of St. Paul's Church contains three black wood altars with intricate carvings and decorative shell motifs along the walls.
Construction of this Portuguese church started in 1601 under Governor Duarte de Melo and finished in 1610, following designs by Jesuit priest Gaspar Soares.
The church functions as the main religious center for 450 Christians in Diu and includes fourteen frames depicting the passion of Jesus.
Visitors can reach the church by flying to Diu Airport from Mumbai or taking a bus from Veraval, which connects to major Indian highways.
The central altar of the church features 101 candles surrounding a single piece of carved Burmese teak wood.
Location: Diu district
Inception: 1807
Architectural style: Baroque
GPS coordinates: 20.71454,70.99067
Latest update: May 19, 2025 21:29
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