Basilica of bom jesus know as old Goa church is one of the top 5 Goa places which you must visit while you are in Goa. It has the body of St.francis Xavier who was one of them who founded the jesus society.
The history says that the body of st francis xavier was taken to protuguse malacca and was shipped two years back to Goa. Where they found that the body was as fresh as the first day it was buried.
This church is said to be one of the oldest churches in India which is also know as old church of Goa. Every tourister visiting north Goa often visit this holy and famous Place in Goa. Old Goa church timings are from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Old Goa church is from September to June.
Fort timings are from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
HOW TO REACH
BY AIR
Nearest Airport is Goa International Airport (GOI) which is approx 26 kms.
BY RAIL
Karmali Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is at the distance of just 1.9 kms.
BY ROAD
Goa City is approx. 50 kms From the Church. And
Mumbai is approx 585 kms.