The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Goa Velha, Goa

May 13, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Goa Velha is a census town in Ilhas, Goa. It should not be confused with the World Heritage Site Velha Goa (English: Old Goa). St. Andrew's is its parish church. It is well known for its yearly 'procession of saints' (Konkani: santanchem pursanv)
Restaurants in Goa Velha

1. Old Goa

Goa Velha India
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4.5 based on 1,259 reviews

Old Goa

Reviewed By Sandy_JSR - Jamshedpur, India

North Goa houses most popular and crowded beaches like Baga, Calungute etc. and numerous pubs & restaurants and thereby becomes first choice for the tourists. On the other hand, South (Old) Goa contains several famous and heritage churches including Basilica of Bom Jesus which contains the relics of Saint Francis Xavier, Se Cathedral, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, etc. These churches are generally noiseless. We stayed at North Goa and hired a vehicle for a day trip to South Goa that included visit of Old Goa churches, Panjim city and its beaches etc. Old Goa is a lovely city with rich history and heritage. It was worth taking a break from crowded beachside to witness rich history and heritage of Old Goa.

2. Basilica of Bom Jesus

Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India +91 832 228 5790 http://www.goatourism.gov.in/destinations/churches/130-basilica-of-bom-jesus
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Basilica of Bom Jesus

Reviewed By R5457FCsandys - Albuquerque, United States

In the company of a Christian Indian guide, we toured the Jesuit 16th Century Basilica of the Bom Jesus (the Infant Jesus), which contained the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier housed in a silver casket, and the Dominican Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Both featured soaring ceilings and elaborate altarpieces and side altars, carved in sandalwood and then gilded. The statues of the saints looked similar to the familiar santos of New Mexico. Both churches require modest dress, which means both men and women need to cover their knees and shoulders.

3. Shri Tirupati Balaji Padmavati Temple

Goa Velha 403404 India
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Shri Tirupati Balaji Padmavati Temple

4. Viceroy's Arch

Old Goa Near OLD Goa Church Complex, Goa Velha 403402 India
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Viceroy's Arch

Reviewed By JML1953142 - Bristol, United Kingdom

This is the old entrance to Old Goa which is worth a visit in its own right if you are interested in churches and old buildings.

5. St. Cajetan Church

Old Goa Road, Goa Velha 403402 India http://www.goatourism.gov.in/destinations/churches/136-the-convent-of-st-cajetan-and-church-of-divine-providence
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