
Bom Jesus Church Nachinola
Bom Jesus Church Nachinola
Goa
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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**★★★★★ Sinu Stephen — 5 months ago
Sacred church dates back to the early 1500s, when the Portuguese arrived in Goa and began shaping its cultural history. The relic of St. Francis Xavier, in that era, rests here—making this a deeply historic site.
- Please wear modest clothing—avoid short tops or exposed.
- Photography is strictly not allowed inside the church.
**★★★★★ Anne Mariya Baby — 8 months ago
Exquisitely beautiful. Here the body of Saint Francis Xavier is preserved.
Made in Laterite and three entrances are made of Basalt.
It’s a big enougu church and mostly crowded. If you want to buy from stall inside church, you have to carry cash since they dont accept upi or have ant card payments
Washrooms at two spots behind church are maintained well with hygenie.
**★★★★★ Pratz B — 10 months ago
One of the most spiritual sites of the city. The church has a very special place in the hearts of Goans.
Almost 500 years of history and religion is captured in this spell bounding place of workship.
People travel from across the world to visit this church. They request no photography inside therefore I have taken no pictures within the building.
There are two beautiful gift shops near the exit which can help you shop some beautiful memorabilia. I definitely got some for me. You can use a loc
**★★★★★ Rishab — a year ago
A great place to visit, offering a peaceful atmosphere. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is set in a lush green area and features beautiful architecture. It's a serene spot with impressive interiors and artifacts. It’s a perfect spot for those seeking both cultural enrichment and a moment of calm in a beautifully verdant location.
**★☆☆☆☆ Sumeet Pradhan — 2 weeks ago
Bom Jesus Basilica Church is the real tourist attraction, located in Old Goa. This Church (Bon Jesus, Nachinola) , although has a very similar name, is located far away from the real tourist attraction- Bon Jesus Basilica. It has also got a board clearing this confusion, meaning there have been many tourists, like me, who've been either misguided or mislead. This Church is a very silent place though, and in no way deserves as low as 1 star, I just gave it 1 star to draw attention to this review,








