Churches and Convents of Goa (Old Goa)
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The churches and convents of Old Goa, once the capital of Portuguese India, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Se Cathedral.
MonumentOld Goa, North Goa district, about 10 km from PanajiBest time to visit: November to FebruaryUNESCO heritage 1986
Highlights
- Basilica of Bom Jesus, which holds the relics of St Francis Xavier
- Se Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Asia
- Church of St Francis of Assisi and the ASI museum beside it
- Ruins of the Church of St Augustine
- The Exposition of the relics of St Francis Xavier, held about once a decade
Significance
The monuments of Old Goa influenced church architecture across Asia. They are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.