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Panaji and Old Goa

The state capital and the UNESCO-listed churches of Old Goa, plus the Latin Quarter's Portuguese-era streets at Fontainhas.

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Panaji is Goa's capital and the base for its heritage sightseeing. Old Goa, about 10 km east, holds the churches and convents inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, while Fontainhas in Panaji itself preserves the colour-washed houses of the old Latin Quarter.

Getting around

Panaji is roughly 30 km from Dabolim Airport and around 15 km from the Calangute belt, so the heritage sights work well as a half-day or full-day trip from a beach base. Old Goa's main churches are close enough together to walk between.

Good to know

The Old Goa churches are active places of worship as well as monuments. Modest dress covering shoulders and knees is expected, and photography rules vary between buildings.

Things to do

Attractions in Panaji and Old Goa

Basilica of Bom Jesus

A UNESCO-listed baroque basilica in Old Goa holding the relics of St Francis Xavier, and one of the most visited monuments in the state.

Open daily with a break around midday; Sunday timings differ around services Entry is free; donations accepted

Se Cathedral

One of the largest churches in Asia, built for the Portuguese crown and completed in the early 17th century.

Open daily with a midday break Entry is free

Fontainhas Latin Quarter

Panaji's old Latin Quarter, a grid of narrow lanes and colour-washed Portuguese-era houses, best explored on foot.

A residential neighbourhood, accessible at any time; daylight is best for walking No entry fee
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