Panaji (Panjim), Goa's capital, sits on the banks of the Mandovi River and blends Portuguese-era architecture with a relaxed, riverside pace of life.
Fontainhas (Latin Quarter)
A charming old neighbourhood of narrow lanes and pastel-coloured Portuguese-style houses, one of the best-preserved heritage precincts in Goa.
Basilica of Bom Jesus
A UNESCO World Heritage church in nearby Old Goa, holding the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier and considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Asia.
Se Cathedral
Also in Old Goa, one of the largest churches in Asia, built to commemorate the Portuguese victory over Muslim forces in 1510.
Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
A striking whitewashed church overlooking Panaji's main square, one of the city's most recognisable landmarks.
Mandovi River Cruise
An evening cruise along the Mandovi with live music and dance, a popular way to see Panaji lit up from the water.
