Goa is the smallest state of India, ruled by the Portuguese from the 16th century until the early 1960s. Although the Goa is world of the famous for the quality of its beaches, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, it has historical Portuguese rule has also marked the state with a number of churches and other state buildings. Especially noteworthy as a tourist attraction is the Basilica of Bom Jesus (the Basilica of Good Jesus).
The Basilica of Bom Jesus is located in Old Goa, Goa's capital city under Portuguese rule. The Panaji is the present capital city. Old Goa is in the north of the state. It was built by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15th century. A large scale outbreak of the plague led to its desertion in the 18th century. Much of the area today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Basilica of Bom Jesus is home to St Francis Xavier's remains, a leading Jesuit who helped to spread the Christianity in India. The Basilica is a place of pilgrimage for large numbers of Roman Catholics. It is constructed in the Baroque style, has marble flooring and gold finished altars.
Finding a Goa hotel within travelling distance of the Old Goa and the Basilica of Bom Jesus is easy at DirectRooms. Similar to finding a suitable Goa resort, you may choose proximity to the beaches while keeping in mind further travel within the state. Locations vary, with none excessively far from the main attractions.