Saturday, May 3, 2008

India : Goa : What to see and Excursions - 7

Guys, take a look on some beautiful Churches at Goa.

Ruins of the Convent and Church of St. Augustine :

The Convent now completely in ruins was constructed by 12 Augustinian Friars in 1572 immediately after their arrival at Goa on September 3rd 1572. This church, now in ruins also was constructed in 1602. It was reportedly in good shape until it was abandoned in 1853 following the banning of religious orders by the Portuguese government. The church fell into neglect and its vault collapsed in 1842. All that is left today is a bell tower without the bell.

Rachol Seminary :
It is 12 kms from Margao in south of Goa. In the 1521 the Portuguese, in their customary to impart philosophy and theology. The museum of Christian art is housed in this seminary.

Church of St. Anne :

It was built in 1965 right on the bank of the Siridao river at Talaulim. The unique feature of this church is that its hollow walls, through which people could walk in secrecy for the purpose of confession.

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