Rejuvenate yourself in Goa

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is famous throughout the world. It houses the tomb and the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa. The exterior walls of the basilica are not plastered. The construction of the basilica was completed in the year 1605. The facade has elements of Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian designs, and the pillars and details are carved from basalt. The huge and ornate gilded reredos that stretch from floor to ceiling behind the altar are beautiful. To the right of the altar is the body of St. Francis Xavier.