Goa (ciudad)
Goa (ciudad)
Goa (city) – the Portuguese made this town one of its trading outposts in India for nearly 500 years (before pulling out in 1961 as a result of an invasion of Indian troops into that enclave). The Portuguese influence in Goa is still the Christian faith and the architecture they left behind (since the Portuguese language itself is fading away there). One of the famous sites in Goa is the Basilica of Bom Jesus — deemed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and still holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Right across from the Basilica is the Se Cathedral (the oldest and most celebrated church in Goa and reputed to be one of the largest churches in Asia). The Basilica and Cathedral are located in Old Goa, the one-time capital of Goa. Nowadays, Goa is world-famous for its beaches and nightlife (attracting waves of travelers from Europe and elsewhere – especially those who are dance music fans).