Church Basilica Bom Jesus

Basilica Bom Jesus church is located in Goa, India and is also part of the many Churches which is a part of the convents of Goa, UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and the Jesuit Church is India’s first minor basilica which is considered to be a part of the example of Baroque architecture in Goa. The construction work of the Church began in 1594 and it got consecrated in May 1605 with the Archbishop and public viewing of the Francis Xavier is done from time to time. The Church also holds the paintings of scenes taken from the life of St. Francis Xavier along with the part of the mausoleum where a silver casket is placed and it was designed by the 17th Century Florentine sculptor Giovanni Battista Foggini which took 10 years to complete.

The Author and the fellow Jesuit Anthony De Mello who was also from Goa and it contains the works of the Goan surrealist partner and the solemn exhibitions of the body as described above gets completed every 10 years. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is more than 408 years old but the way it has been managed it shows how the Church and Christianity has flourished in Goa.

India's first church The Basilica of Bom Jesus is located in old Goa city, north Goa. Borea Jezuchi Bajilika or Basilica of Bom Jesus is a most popular church in Goa state which was built in 1605 by Portuguese ruler. It is situated at old (Velha) Goa city which was old capital of Goa during Portuguese rule. This church is now listed at UNESCO world heritage site. This church has St. Francis Xavier's body which shows church to general public every 10 after. Latest Church management showed it in 2014 to public. There are several people come to visit this body from all over world. Church celebrates also feast of the St. Francis Xavier on 3 December every year. Several people come to visit this fort every day at old Goa city. This church is more than 408 years but church maintaining regular by management team and Goa government.

How Can reach:- Old Goa city was previous capital of the Portuguese rule period. This city is approx only 11 kilometers far from Goa state current capital city Panaji. Its nearest local railway station is karmali which is only 4.6 kilometers far. It is also well connected to Goa international airport which distance is 25 kilometers. Its distance from Margaon city is 33 kilometers.

Nearest other Tourist Attractions:- 1605 built UNESCO world heritage site church, Wax World Museum, Archaeological Museum Of Goa, Se Cathedral, Museum Of Christian Art, Church of St. Francis of Assisi & Church of St Cajetan etc.

Nearest Accommodations:- Shubhankar Heritage Hotel , Hotel Wilsha , Cozy Woods , The Fern Kadamba , Casa Chhabra , Pavni Holidays , Bed&Breakfast in Old Goa , OYO Home , Sharayu green apartment corlim , Gasfields Goa Guest House , Vakratunda.

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Visit Information:-

Location: Old Goa City

Nearest Bus Stop: Gandhi Circle

UNESCO World Heritage Site: from 1986

Opened: 15 May 1605

Nearest Railway Station: Karmali (2.1 KM)

Distance From:-

Dabolim Airport: 25.8 KM

Panjim City: 11.3 KM

Madgaon City: 33.0 KM