Church, Goa |
Churches
- Goa |
Introduction
Built
of laterite and lime plaster, the churches and cathedrals built
during 16th to 17th century A.D. at Old Goa are a legacy of the
Portuguese. They comprise of -Se' Cathedral, Church and Convent
of St. Francis of Asisi, Chapel of St. Catherine, Basilica of
Bom Jesus, Church of lady of Rosary and the Church of St. Augustine.
Built in a combination of the renaissance and baroque styles,
these churches and convents in old Goa are architectural masterpieces.
The Basilica of Bom Jesus, where the mortal remains of St. Francis
Xavier rest, is one of the best in design and style. The Church
of St Cajetan has a façade decorated with lonic, Doric and Corinthian
pilasters. The Se' Cathedral with its Tuscan exterior, Corinthian
columns, raised platform with steps leading to the entrance and
barrel -vault is yet another example of Renaissance architecture.
The paintings in the church are executed on wooden borders and
fixed between panels with floral designs. Except for a few statues
which are in stone, most of the other statues of the saints, Mother
Mary and Jesus are mostly first carved in wood and then painted
to adorn the altars.
Tourist
Information
Open on all weekdays
from sunrise to sunset. No entry fees.
Best
time to visit
Winters
Access
By Air
Air links to Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram,
Chennai and Pune.
By Rail
The nearest railhead is Vasco de Gama (35 km) from Panaji. Goa
is connected to Londa junction on the Bangalore - Miraj sector
of South Central Railway. Konkan railway linking Mumbai with Mangalore
passes through Goa.
By
Road
Good motorable road connects Goa with other towns via the National
Highways NH 4A, NH 17, and NH 17A. Road links to Ahmedabad (1,138
km) Aurangabad (699 km) Bangalore (592 km), Mumbai (597 km), Chennai
(923 km) Pune (473 km) .Bus services connect Goa with Bangalore,
Mumbai, Pune, Mangalore and other cities of in the neighbouring
states.
By Sea
From Mumbai Catamaran services operated by M/s Damania Shipping
(I) Ltd from October to May only.
Where
to Stay?
Goa Deluxe Hotels - Aguda Hermitage, The fort Aguada Beach Resort The
Taj Holiday Village, Majorda Beach resort, Bogmalo Beach Resort,
Cidade de Goa.
Panjim Standard Hotels- The Mandovi Panjim, Hotel Nova Panjim .
Other Hotels, Paying Guest Accommodation and many 'lower end'
hotels available.
Places
to visit
Panaji , Baga , Calangute , Sinquerim , Anjuna , Chapora , Vagator
, Arambol/Terekol ,Bogmalo , Colva Old Goa ,Aguda Fort .
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