The Church of Saint Anne, also known as Sant’Ana or Santana Church, is the parish church of the small village of Talaulim, located about 15km from Panjim, and 10km from the old capital city, Old Goa (Goa Velha). Built in the Indian Baroque style in 1681, it was conceived by Father […]
Close to the Mandovi river and Church of St.Cajetan in Old Goa is Viceroy’s Arch. The arch was originally erected in 1599 by Viceroy Francisco da Gama (great grand son of Vasco Da Gama), and was once over the main street entering Old Goa from the river. It was built in […]
Possibly the most dominant building around the main square of Old Goa is the Church of St Francis of Assisi. This large white four-storey building was constructed in 1661 and has a wonderfully decorated interior. As with the Church of St.Cajetan, you’re left wondering why such a building is […]
The Church of St.Augustine in Old Goa is set away a little from the main cluster of buildings around the central square. Head west up a steep road behind some restaurants and after about 10 minutes you’ll reach an impressive collection of ecclesiastical buildings. The complex is dominated by […]
Just 200m east of Viceroy’s Arch in Old Goa is the Church of St.Cajetan. Built in 1656 and modelled on the Basilica of St.Peter in Rome, it is arguably one of India’s finest churches. Unsurprisingly, it was built by Italians – members of the Theatine order of monks […]
The Shri Mallikarjuna Temple is situated in the village of Sristhal, 7km north-east of Chaudi in Goa. The shrine is believed to be one of the oldest in Goa, and is situated in the most beautiful of locations, surrounded my distant mountains covered in thick lush green jungle. […]
Built in the 16th century, the temple of Shri Kamakshi is located amidst hills in the picturesque village of Shiroda, 12km from Ponda and 22km from Margao in south Goa. On arriving at the village, look out for the huge temple gates (Mahadwar) that leads to the temple […]
The Shantadurga Temple is a large temple complex 33km from Panaji and 11km north-west of Ponda, by the village of Kavalem in Ponda Taluka, Goa. The original temple was at Cavellossim (Quelshim) in Salsette, but was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1564. The devi was then moved to […]
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