Goa is the center of a lot of World Heritage Monuments. A very prominent site is Old Goa. Old Goa boasts of more than 13 churches situated in the vicinity. Some of the churches here go back to nearly the 15th Century.

SÉ CATHEDRAL AT OLD GOA

The largest of the churches at Old Goa. This Cathedral has five bells. The existing tower houses a famous bell, one of the largest in Goa and often referred to as 'Golden Bell' on account of its rich sound. The main altar is dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, and old paintings on either side of it depict scenes from her life and martyrdom.

BASILICA OF BOM JESUS AT OLD GOA

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is famous throughout the Roman Catholic world since it contains the tomb and mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. It is one of the more prominent Churches in Old Goa. A former pupil of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit Order, St. Francis Xavier made missionary voyages in the east that became a legend.
Apart from the richly gilded altars, the interior of the church is remarkable for its simplicity, and this is the only church, which is not plastered on the outside.

MAE DE DEUS CHURCH, SALIGAO

Church Of Mae De Deus, Saligao in Bardez is vaulted in shape which makes it very attractive. The Church boasts of a primitive style of Gothic architecture. To add to the serenity in its totality there are 2 lofty bells seen inside the Church tower.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH AT PANJIM

In Panjim or Panaji, as Goa's capital is called today, the oldest church is dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. It was built in the year 1606. Every year the feast of Immaculate Conception is celebrated on the 8th of December and it's when the entire Panjim city wears a festive look.

THE THREE KINGS CHURCH AT REISMAGOS

The Reis Magos Church or Church of the Three Magi Kings, built in 1555, was once a mission center of the Franciscan Order of Monks. It boasts of elegant architecture and majestically adorns the River Mandovi.

THE HOLY CROSS SHRINE AT BAMBOLIM