OLD GOA CHURCH

Old Goa church is 10 kms from east of Panajim, lies the site of city of old Goa, founded by Adil shah in the first decade of 16Th century. It was being developed by them with a view to shifting their capital from Bijapur. However, Afonso de Albuquerque made a short work of it when he stormed and took it over to house the centre of power of the Portuguese colonies.

Basilica of Bom Jesus: Built in 16th century is the most popular and famous of all churches in Goa. The mortal remains of St Francis Xavier, Kept in a silver casket, are enshrined here. This church dedicated to Infant Jesus is now a world Heritage Monument. [TIMING: Sunday: 10.00to18.30 hrs Weekdays: 09:00to18.30 hrs. MASS: Sundays :8.00&9.15hrs weekdays: 7:00&8:00]

Se Cathedral: Most imposing of all churches at Old Goa. Its vaulted interior overwhelms the visitors by sheer grandeur. This Cathedral has five bells of which one is the famous golden bell, the biggest in goa and one of the best in the world .The church is dedicated to St Catherine.

Church of Our Lady of Rosary: One of the earlierst built in Goa ,Bears an inscription about the conquest to goa by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510.