Old Goa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring magnificent 16th and 17th-century churches and cathedrals built during Portuguese rule. The Basilica of Bom Jesus, housing the remains of St. Francis Xavier, and Se Cathedral are among Asia's finest examples of baroque architecture.
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Basilica of Bom Jesus
Completed in 1605, this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.
St. Cajetan Church, Goa
This stately 17th-century Catholic church features a facade resembling St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
St. Augustine Tower
This 46m-high landmark is the only remaining tower of a church complex completed in 1602.
Se Cathedral
Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services.
Church of St. Francis of Assisi
Iconic Catholic church dating to the 17th century, with a white facade & fresco paintings.
Chapel of St. Catherine of Alexandria
Wax World Museum
Small museum featuring simple wax likenesses of mostly Indian historical figures & celebrities.
Convent of Santa Monica and The Chapel of The Weeping Cross
Adil Shah Palace Gateway
Stone gateway of black volcanic rock, the sole remnant of a grand, 16th-century sultan's palace.
Archaeological Museum of Goa
Compact history museum with ancient artifacts excavated in Goa, plus portraits from colonial times.