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Church of St Francis of Assisi

Old Goa church adjoining Se Cathedral, with an attached archaeological museum.

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The Church of St. Francis of Assisi stands immediately next to Se Cathedral in the Old Goa complex and is included in the same UNESCO World Heritage listing. Originally built in the 16th century and later reconstructed, it combines Portuguese-Gothic and Manueline architectural elements, with an interior of wood-carved altars and frescoed panels depicting the life of St. Francis. The adjoining convent building now houses the Archaeological Museum of Goa, with sculpture, portraiture and inscriptions from the Portuguese and pre-Portuguese periods.

How to reach Church of St Francis of Assisi

Same as the Basilica and Se Cathedral — all three sit within a short walk of each other in Old Goa.

Location

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Basilica of Bom JesusSe Cathedral Old GoaFort AguadaChapora FortCabo de Rama FortDudhsagar Falls

Visitor information

🕑 TimingsBroadly aligned with Se Cathedral, approximately 9:00 am – 5:30 pm daily; the attached Archaeological Museum keeps standard government-museum hours and is closed on Fridays — check locally as museum days can change.
🎟 Entry feeChurch free; Archaeological Museum has a small nominal entry fee.
📅 Best timeCombine with the Basilica and Se Cathedral visit, same morning slot.
📍 From centreApprox. 10 km from Panaji.
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