This church is one of the richest churches in Goa and is carpeted with marble flooring and inlaid with precious stones. The church of Bom Jesus "Good" or "Infant Jesus" is well known originally for the tomb of St. Francis Xavier. The church also holds paintings of St. Francis Xavier. This church stands as the best example of baroque architecture. The mortal of St. Francis which was bought to Goa, almost 150 year after his death still remains there. It was a gift by Medici, Cosimo III who was the Grand Duke of Tuscany. The mortal lies in a silver casket, containing a airtight glass coffin, the caet being designed by a 17th century Florentine jeweller. This church is frequented by a large number of tourists.
Sé Catedral at Old Goa:
The construction of the church began in 1562 and was completed in 1612, during the rule of King Dom Sebastião which lasted for 21 years from the year 1557. The attars remained to be completed till 1652. The Royal Treasury paid the proceeds through the crowns property and were essentially made for the Dominicans. The building is Portuguese-Gothic in style. It has an Tuscan type exterior and Corinthian interior. The church which is one of the largest, has one of the larges bells called 'Golden Bell', amongst the five bells present there. Amongst the two towers on either side the facade one of them collapsed in 1776. The main alter which holds paintings of life Catherine of Alexandria, is dedicated to her.
Convent & Church of St. Francis of Assisi at Old Goa:
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This splendid building was earlier a small which consists of three attars and a choir which were constructed by five Franciscan Friars in 1517. This was then converted into a fascinating building of finely carved woodwork, old murals telling tales of life of St. Francis and a floor of carved gravestone, with family coats and arms of the 1500's.
Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa:
The basic attraction of this church is the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. It is famous throughout the Roman Catholic world for this very reason. St. Xaviers had come in 1541, to spread Christianity among the Portuguese pupils.
Reis Magos Church at Verem, Betim:
This church wad dedicated to the Magi Kings of their time. It was founded by Franciscan Friars. It holds the interest of the tourist as soon as he crosses the River Mandovi from Panaji and enters the taluka of Betim Bardez.
The Church of Mãe de Deus at Saligao:
The work of this Church began in 1867 A.D. and was completed in 1873 A.D. In 1973 A.D the monument was blessed as it was dedicated to the most Holy immaculate Mother of God. Hence it is called the 'The Church of Mother of God'. The shrine of the Supernatural statue of Mãe de Deus (Mother of God) was brought from the ruins of the convent of Mãe de Deus at Old Goa. The surroundings of this church are extremely fascinating.
Church of Our Lady of Miracles:
This church which was reconstructed in 1674 A.D. was originally built in 1594 A.D. The people believe that Lady of Miracles is the Sister of Goddess Layeerai . The temple of Goddess Layeerai is situated in Sirigao in Bicholim taluka. This church which is also known as St. Jerome's Church of Mapusa, which partially destroyed in fire in 1836 and was rebuilt in 1839 A.D.
Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Panaji:
This church is renowned for its aesthetic staircase and is also regarded with great respect by the faithful. This place was made a Parish church in 1600 A.D. before which a Chapel existed here in 1541 A.D. Pilgrimage is often started with this as the first destination.