Places to Visit in Panjim

Top attractions and must-see spots in Panjim

  • Basilica of Bom Jesus Old Goa

    A UNESCO World Heritage Baroque masterpiece housing the incorrupt remains of St Francis Xavier, 9 km from Panjim.

  • Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

    Panjim's iconic 1541 Baroque church with a white facade and zigzag staircase, Goa's most photographed landmark.

  • Dona Paula

    A scenic headland 7 km from Panjim where the Mandovi and Zuari rivers meet the Arabian Sea.

  • Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

    A mangrove bird sanctuary on Chorão Island accessible by ferry, named for India's most celebrated ornithologist.

  • Fontainhas Latin Quarter

    Goa's Portuguese Latin Quarter with pastel houses, cobbled lanes, art galleries and St Sebastian's Chapel.

  • Goa State Museum

    Goa's flagship museum with eight galleries covering pre-history, Hindu and Christian art, manuscripts and Portuguese-era artefacts.

  • Mandovi River Cruise

    Evening Mandovi River cruise with Goan folk music and dance, departing from Panjim's Santa Monica Jetty.

  • Miramar Beach

    A 3 km city beach where the Mandovi meets the Arabian Sea, popular for sunsets and evening promenades.

  • Reis Magos Fort

    A restored 1551 Portuguese fort on the north bank of the Mandovi with panoramic river views and a heritage art centre.

  • Se Cathedral Old Goa

    The largest church in Asia and UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its Golden Bell and Portuguese Manueline style.

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