Penha de França is a town in Bardez, Goa. It is north of the capital Panjim in North Goa. It takes its name from the patroness of its church, Nossa Senhora da Penha de França which it shares with Penha de França in Lisbon. It is the birthplace of writer Vimala Devi.
Our Lady of Penha de Franca Church, Penha de Franca, Goa.
This church will be re-visited once the ongoing refurbishing is complete. Aerial photography by Cecil and Desmond Pinto. Please give due credit if you use this anywhere. For commercial use and high-res files please contact Cecil Pinto.