Goa's Basilica Of Bom Jesus To Be Closed For 1 Month For Restoration Work

The more than 400 years old church, which houses the relics of St Francis Xavier, was consecrated in May 1605 by the then archbishop.

The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, a major tourist attraction, would be closed for visitors and parishioners for a month from November 5 as the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will take up its restoration work, a church priest has said.

The more than 400 years old church, which houses the relics of St Francis Xavier, was consecrated in May 1605 by the then archbishop.

The church, known for its baroque architecture, is located nine kilometres from the state capital Panaji.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has recognised is as a world heritage monument.