Old Goa Churches (UNESCO)

Old Goa, also known as Velha Goa, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a remarkable collection of Portuguese-influenced churches and convents dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. This historic enclave represents one of Asia's most impressive examples of baroque religious architecture and served as the capital of Portuguese India until the 18th century. The site includes the iconic Basilica of Bom Jesus, famous for its gilded baroque interior and the tomb of St. Francis Xavier.