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| Churches
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| (10 kms). East of Panaji, lies the site
of Old Goa, founded by Adil Shah in the first decade of 16th
century. It was being developed by them with a view to shifting
their capital from Bijapur. However, Afonso de Albuquerquw made
a short work of it when he stormed and took it over to house
the centre of power of the Portuguese colonies. |
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| Built in 16th century is the most popular and
famous of all churches in Goa. The mortal remains of St. Francis
Xavier, kept in a silver casket, are enshrined here. This church
dedicated to Infant Jesus is now a world Heritage Monument.
Timings: Sunday: 10.30 to 18.30 hrs. Weekdays: 09.00 to 18.30
hrs. Masses: Sunday: 08.00 & 09.15 hrs. Weekdays: 07.00
& 08.00 hrs. |
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| Most imposing of all churches at Old Goa. Its
vaulted interior overwhelms the visitors by sheer grandeur.
This Cathedral has five bells of which one is the famous Golden
bell, the biggest in Goa and one of the best in the World. The
church is dedicated to St. Catherine. Masses- Sunday 7.15 a.m.;
10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Weekdays: 7.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. |
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| The entrance and the choir are in Manueline style,
the only fragment of its kind in the East. Ther interior is
illustrated with exquisite paintings. The adjacent convent now
houses the Archaeological Museum. |
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| 7 kms. The Reis Magos Church was constructed
in 1555. It is one of the earliest Churches built in Goa and
the first in Bardez Taluka, dedicated to three Magi-Kings. This
Church was once the residence of all dignitaries and also a
mission centre of the Franciscan order. There is a fort adjacent
to this Church. |
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| 13 kms. Built in 1873, is situated amidst picturesque
surroundings. The shrine of the miraculous statue of Mae de
Deus (Mother of God) was brought from the ruins of the convent
of Mae de Deus at Old Goa. This beautiful church is the finest
piece of gothic style. The Church is well illuminated at night. |
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| 9 Kms. from Margao. It is one of the Oldest churches
in Goa, built in 1597 |
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| 11 Kms. Dedicated to St. Ana, is a remarkable
piece of ancient Christian archirecture. It was built in 1695
on the right bank of Siridao river and has picturesque surroundings.
The unique feature of this church is that it has hollow walls
through which people could walk in secrecy for the purpose of
confession. |
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| Situate just off the banks of Zuari river, 12
kilometers from Margao in South Goa. In 1521 the Portuguese,
in their customary fashion first built a church, then a prison,
later in 1574-1610 a seminary to impart philosophy and theology.
It is in this seminary that the museum of Christian Art is housed. |
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