North Goa Sightseeing This morning, after having your breakfast, get ready for a drive to North Goa. This part of the state is dotted with some of the most beautiful beaches namely Dona Paula, Calangute, Baga, and Miramar Beach. Along with that, North Goa is home to a number of tourist attractions like Fort Aguada, Basilica of Bom Jesus, and Se Cathedral. Spend the day sightseeing around the region. You can begin with a visit to "Cidade de Goa", the original name given to the 'City of Goa' which was established long back and now it is called Old Goa. Pay homage to the Basilica Bom Jesus, which is dedicated to infant Jesus. The church has the sacred remains of St Francis Xavier. Also, visit other churches including St Cajetan, St Francis of Assisi, Se Cathedral, and Church of St. Monica. All these shrines feature a unique architectural style that speaks much about the heritage and craftsmanship of those times. Visit the Museum of Christian Art, which is one of its kind museum in Asia. The art hub is best known for housing a collection of items like gold and precious stones and Rosaries. You can also visit the Archeological Museum. Later, travel to "Solar SoutoMaior", which is an aristocratic mansion that dates back to the year 1585. The mansion houses a treasure of artifacts. Overnight stay. |