Things to Know
Category
Spiritual
Duration
1 - 2 Hours
Mobile Voucher
Accepted
Drinking water
Available
Snacks counter
Available
Guided Tour
Available
Photographer
Available
Staircase
Available
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Friendly
Restroom
Available
Sitting Area
Available
Footwear Counter
Available
Souvenir shop
Available
Prayer room
Available
Cctv
Available
Security guard
Available
Ticket
free entry
Adult
FREE
Children
FREE
Foreigner
FREE
Mobile Camera
FREE
Still Camera
FREE
Video Camera
FREE
About
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika is located in Goa it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. located 10 km east of Panaji, along the Mandovi river, is the town of Old Goa, where lie some of India’s greatest churches and among them, the most popular and the most revered by Christians worldwide is the Basilica of Bom Jesus. The Basilica, dedicated to Infant Jesus, has been declared a World Heritage Monument now. 'Bom Jesus' means 'Infant Jesus' or 'Good Jesus'. Renowned throughout the Catholic world, the 16th century cathedral is India's first Minor Basilica, and is considered as one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India. The layout follows simple Renaissance norms while the detailing and decoration is unabashed Baroque. It's an opulent structure which incorporates white marble and has beautifully gilded altars decorated with frescoes and inlay work.