Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa
Holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, UNESCO-listed, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in India.
Portuguese-era churches and forts
Goa — Heritage & Culture
Monuments, living temple traditions and festivals that shape Goa beyond its city sights.
Key monuments
Se Cathedral, Old Goa
One of the largest churches in Asia, built to commemorate the 1510 Portuguese victory over Goa.
Fort Aguada
A 17th-century Portuguese fort built to defend against Dutch and Maratha naval attacks.
Festivals
Goa Carnival
A four-day pre-Lent street festival with parades, floats and music, a legacy of Portuguese rule.
Shigmo
Goa's spring festival, a Konkani version of Holi with folk dance processions.
Culture
A fusion of Konkani and Portuguese heritage — Goan Catholic churches alongside Hindu temples, and a cuisine blending Portuguese, Konkani and Goan spices.