Top Destinations to Visit in Goa - Other than Beaches

Usually Goa is famous for its tantalizing beaches, but there are many other promising places in Goa which you shouldn't miss during your Goa trip. Goa has wonderful beaches and is home to amazing ancient Churches and temples, which are Portuguese colonial style and characteristics.

 
Here are some of the awesome places to visit other than beaches in Goa

 
Basilica of Bom Jesus

 
This beautiful church is dedicated to worship the little Jesus and is also the house of Francis Xavier, who was patron Saint of Goa and one of the founding members of the Jesuit order. This marvelous piece of architecture is made from red stone which are mind in the nearby area. The main attraction in the church is the remains of the saint, which are famous throughout the Catholic world, are kept in a beautiful silver coffin situated in an ornated marble sepulcher. This beautiful church is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site out of the seven sites present in Goa.

 
Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary