Places worth the detour in Old Goa

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Old Goa, India, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (5). Best known: Basilica of Bom Jesus. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites5 Museums & culture2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Built landmarks1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Basilica of Bom Jesus

Sacred sites · 17th century · Notable

Church in Velha Goa, India

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2.Se Cathedral

Sacred sites · 16th century · Notable

Church in Velha Goa, India

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3.Church of St. Francis of Assisi

Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem

Church and cloister in Velha Goa, India

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4.Church of Our Lady of the Rosary

Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem

Church in Old Goa

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5.Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery in Old Goa

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6.Saint Paul's College, Goa

Ruins & the uncanny · 16th century · Hidden gem

Defunct Jesuit school in Portuguese Goa

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7.St Catherine's Chapel, Old Goa

Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem

Church in Old Goa, India

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8.Arch of The Viceroys

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Velha Goa, Goa, Índia

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9.Museum of Christian Art

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

A museum of Christian art

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