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Old Goa Church

Old Goa Church

Old Goa Church, also called Velha Goa(Velha manner old in Portuguese) is diagnosed as a World Heritage Site through UNESCO. Situated at the banks of the river Mandovi, the city becomes found by using the Bijapur Sultanate inside the fifteenth century.

History

The Portuguese arrived in the 16th century, invaded the location and dominated over it from 1510 till later years of the 18th century. An epidemic took over the town in the seventeenth century because of which human beings vacated the metropolis leaving a population of just 1500 in 1775. This resulted in transferring the Portuguese headquarters from Velha Goa to present-day Panjim which became earlier known as Nova Goa(Nova stands for New in Portuguese). Panaji stays the capital of Goa State even today. Pin Old Goa to your Travel Map: Old Goa is just a 9 km trip from Panjim. You can take a bus or commuter service in case you are going from Margao or Vasco to be able to drop you at the Panjim bus station. From Panjim, you may get vehicles or cab to Old Goa.

How To Reach Old Goa Church

Various modes of transportation are available to reach the Old Goa Church. Rail Route: Basilica of Bom Jesus is located at a distance of 2.1 km from the Karmali Railway station and you could take an automobile or cab from station to the church.
Road Route: You can reach from your area in Goa to Panjim Bus Station by bus, cabs or autos and from there you could take every other auto or cab to the churches. Bike Rental: You also can force right down to Old Goa to your own(rented) vehicle to feel the genuine essence of traveling in Goa. Air Route: If you are traveling by air, you will land at the Dabolim Airport and from here, your trip to the Old Goa is around 24 km and you could attain there through the above-stated methods of transportation via road.

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Old Goa is famous for the centuries-antique architectural beauty captured in the shape of Churches. Here are a list Churches you must go to whilst in Goa.

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FAQ
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Q.1 When should you visit Old Goa Church in Goa?
Ans
Old Goa church is open from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, all weekdays except Sunday. On Sundays, the timing is from 10: 00 to 6:30 pm in the evening. Make plans accordingly on the day you want to visit this beautiful place.

Q.2 How to reach Old Goa church by road?
Ans
You can reach from your area in Goa to Panjim Bus Station by bus, cabs or autos and from there you could take every other car or taxi to the Old Goa church.

Q.3 Why is Old Goa church being famous among tourists?
Ans
Old Goa Church, also called Velha Goa (Velha manner old in Portuguese), is famous because it has been diagnosed as a World Heritage Site through UNESCO.

Q.4 How to reach Old Goa Church by flight?
Ans
If you are travelling by air, you will land at the Dabolim Airport, and from here, your trip to the Old Goa church is around 24 km, and you could attain there through the above-stated transportation methods via road.

Q.5 Which are the other famous churches in Goa?
Ans
The Catholic church, St. Cathedral church, and Mae Deus church are famous churches other than Old Goa church.

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