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statues was 65. The statues were taken from the Monastery of the Capuchos
at Pilar in 1835 after the extinction of this religious order. |
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CHURCH OF ST. CAJETAN
Built in the style of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome in c.1655 AD near the
Viceroy's Arch at Old Goa, it is well maintained and a splendid example
of Christian architecture. It was built by Italian friars of the Order
of Theatines who were sent by the Pope Urban III. Now known as the Church
of the Divine Providence. A pastoral college for newly ordained priests
is adjacent to it. |
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CONVENT AND NUNNERY OF SANTA MONICA
Opposite to Church and Convent of St. John of God, on the right fork of
the road, lies the Convent of Santa Monica. The construction started in
1606 was completed in 1627, but destroyed in a fire in 1636 and re-built
in 1637. Also referred to as Royal Monastery, the church in the monastery
is dedicated to St. Mary. The building now houses the Mater dei Institute
for nuns, which was inaugurated in 1964.Built like a fortress, it is significant
for its massive walls and buttresses. It is the only nunnery in Goa. |
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OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
It is one of the oldest buildings in Panaji. Founded before 1541 and rebuilt
in 1619, it is the focal point of the city's religious feasts. |
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OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
Built in 1544-49 at Old Goa in Manueline style, it is the oldest remaining
church in Goa. This was built in fulfilment of a vow taken by Afonso de
Albuquerque during fight with the Bijapur forces. It bears an inscription
about the conquest of Goa by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510. |
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SE CATHEDRAL
It is the most imposing of all churches at Old Goa. Its vaulted interior
overwhelms the visitors by sheer grandeur. Architecturally, Portuguese-Gothic
in style, the exterior of the building is Tuscan and the interior Corinthian.
This Cathedral has five bells of which one is the famous Golden bell,
the sound of which is immortalised in a Portuguese poem, the biggest in
Goa and one of the best in the world. The church is dedicated to St. Catherine.
The construction of this church began in 1562, the main body was completed
in 1619 and the altars in 1652. The Portuguese Government built it for
the Dominicans. |
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