Optimised Route: ≈ 2 – 30 km | North & Central Goa
Explore Baroque, Gothic, and Indo-Portuguese architecture, vibrant community chapels, and UNESCO-listed cathedrals that shaped Goa’s spiritual identity.
️ St. Thomas Church, Aldona
16th-century riverside church with peaceful grounds and panoramic Mapusa River views. Great starting point close to the homestay.
View on Google Maps – 2.7 km
Sé Cathedral, Old Goa
Asia’s largest cathedral, dedicated to St. Catherine. Known for its imposing Portuguese-Manueline façade and famed Golden Bell.
View on Google Maps – 28.7 km
✨ Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa
UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Intricately carved gilded interiors; a pilgrimage hub.
View on Google Maps – 28.5 km
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Old Goa
Next to the Basilica; famous for its richly painted walls, baroque façade and Portuguese inscriptions.
View on Google Maps – 28.4 km
Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount, Old Goa
Hilltop church with stunning views of Old Goa and the Mandovi; peaceful, usually empty—perfect for photography.
View on Google Maps – 29.2 km
Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Panjim
Dramatic staircase and whitewashed baroque exterior; a postcard-perfect icon of Panjim, lit beautifully at night.
View on Google Maps – 20 km
Reis Magos Church, Reis Magos
Church of the Three Wise Men, perched above the river with spectacular views; linked to the adjacent Reis Magos Fort.
View on Google Maps – 16.8 km
Mae de Deus Church, Saligao
Neo-Gothic gem with pointed spires and nighttime illumination; unique among Goan churches for its European styling.
View on Google Maps – 15.4 km
Suggested Itinerary Tip:
Start nearby with St. Thomas, Aldona
Drive to Saligao, Panjim, and then on to Old Goa
Break for lunch in Fontainhas or near Old Goa
Visit Reis Magos or Lady of the Mount for sunset