Best Local Experiences in Panjim

Note: Casino Pride 2 is now Majestic Pride Casino.Pride of the city of beaches Goa, Casino Pride is a lively place where you should definitely go once during your trip. Bouncing on the delicate waves of the Arabian Sea, the whole set up is arranged on the deck of a cruise.This magical setting is ought to transcend you to a totally different world with all the services it has to offer. Sailing through the life-sized ocean, the cruise gives you some stunning views of the horizons of golden land and turquoise sea.As the casino remains open 24 hours a day, you can plan to watch the sun rising from behind the vast lands or drowning down into the immense ocean. Not only remarkable views, but extravagant experience of gambling and winning is what they actually offer. The casino presents a selected range of games from around the world and some of the most popular games from the Indian origins.All the games are all yours to bid upon and take some shining bucks back home with you. The casino also houses a range of 5-star accommodation, fine dining restaurants, party deck and an electrifying bar to accompany you while you are not trying your luck.All in all, the Casino Pride doesn’t want you to go home tonight and have an unmatchable experience right in the middle of the sea.

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Roman Catholic Church located in Old Goa and stands to be the oldest Church of Goa. It is a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site. The church completed its construction in the year 1604 and stands as an epitome of the Portuguese colonial architecture and Baroque architecture.It is located in Bainguinim, about 10 km from Panjim, and attracts several tourists from all across the world. The church is known to hold the relics of St. Francis Xavier, who was known for his phenomenal insight and therapeutic healing powers. Even after 400 years of burial, the remains are said to be in good condition and are taken out every decade. It is, in fact, one of the Seven Wonders of the World of Portuguese origin. ‘Bom Jesus’ is a word of Latin origin and translates to ‘Holy (or Good) Jesus.’ The rooftop of the church is triangular, and is inscribed with the initials ‘IHS’, which translates to the Jesuit emblem meaning ‘Jesus, Savior of Men.’ The façade of the Church constitutes a main altar flanked by two more altars. The main altar is decorated with a statue of St. Ignatius Loyola overlooking and protecting Baby Jesus. The surroundings are frolicked with paintings and carvings directly from the Bible, and it also has a gallery that inhabits oil paintings belonging to the years 1973 and 1976. 

Sitting, right in the middle of the hillock this mighty church has three shrines of Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary and, Crucifixion of Jesus. Being the first church to built-in Goa it holds utmost significance in its tourism and, adding up to the most attractive places to visit in Panjim.Previously, it was just a chapel in the early 15th century but, with time and tide, the chapel went through many transformations and, led to this massive structure which is elegantly built with influences of several architectural styles.Location: North-Eastern Side of Central Square, Panjim 403001, IndiaTimings: All days 10 AM - 12:30 PM and 4 PM - 5:30 PMEntry Fees: FreeDistance from Panjim Bus Stand: Approximately 1.6 km away.