The Churches and Convents of Goa, a testament to the architectural and cultural legacy of the Portuguese in India, were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. This collection of religious monuments, located in Old Goa, exemplifies the influence of Portuguese art and architecture across Asia through the work of Catholic missionaries. Among these, the Basilica of Bom Jesus is particularly notable as it houses the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, a key figure in the spread of Christianity across Asia. These sites not only reflect a significant era of religious and cultural exchange but also continue to be places of worship and pilgrimage today.