Today, the Churches and Convents of Velha Goa are monuments inscribed by UNESCO under the World Heritage List and are home to the tombs of kings, saints and missionaries.

From the palace of Adil Shah to the ruins of St. Augustine, from the world-famous Bom Jesus Basilica to The Museum of Christian Art, and the other sites and monuments of Old Goa, are worth visiting for their architectural and historical value.

The area features a combination of low-lying coastal terrain and hilly regions, typical of Goa's landscape.

[citation needed] Goa Velha Census Town has total administration over 1,055 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.

It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.