Velha Goa

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  ?Adlem Gõi / Pornne Gõi
Goa • India
Coordinates: (find coordinates)
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) North Goa
Population 5,411 (2001)
Churches and Convents of Goa*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Basilica of Bom Jesus. Borea Jezuchi Bazilika in Konkani and Basilica de Bom Jesus in Portuguese
State Party Flag of India India
Type Cultural
Criteria ii, iv, vi
Reference 234
Region† Asia-Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription 1986  (10th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
† Region as classified by UNESCO.

[edit] Introduction

 Velha Gôa (Adlem Gõi / Pornne Gõi in Konkani) was the capital of Gôa till 1843. The capital was then shifted to a village about 9 kilometres to its west called Pangim (Ponnjê in Konkani), due to plague. 
It is often misunderstood for the village of Gôa Velha (Vhoddlem Gõi in Konkani) which lies around 5 kilometres to its south.