Church Of the Carmelites
Location : Old Goa, Panjim
Built In : 1621
Architectural Style : Medieval Style
When To Go : September - November
Church of the Carmelites is situated at Panaji city which is the capital of
Goa. It is at the southeast of the Church St. Cajetan. The Church is into
ruins except the facade and raised pavement which depicted as an alter to
the church. It is situated atop the hill which is beside the Church of Our
Lady of the Mount. The Church of the Carmelites in Goa was destroyed when
the Carmelites refused to take Oath of Allegiance to the King. They were
excluded out from Goa in 1707. The Church of the Carmelites became empty and
got smashed.
The Chapel Of Our Lady Of The Mount
Location : Old Goa, Panaji
Built In : 1510
When To Go : September - November
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount is situated atop a hill commanding a
beautiful view of the whole expanse. Located 2 km on the main road towards
Ponda, a Kuccha road separates towards north side, where a cross is fixed.
The chapel was built under the orders the dictatorship of Afonso de
Albuquerque in 1510 and is referred to as in existence in 1519. There are a
number of steps leading to Chapel which is built of laterite daubed with
lime mortar. It consists of three main altars dedicated to Our Lady of the
Mount, St. Anthony and St. Andrew. This chapel was reconstructed twice.
The Royal Chapel Of St. Anthony
Location : Old Goa, Panaji
Built In : 1543
Architectural Style : A Blend of Various Styles
When To Go : September - November
The Royal Chapel of St Anthony was raised in 1543 on commands given by
Albuquerque and then dedicated to the patron saint of Portugal. Build in the
beginning of 17th century, this church is held in great reverence by the
Portuguese. This chapel is designed in a semi-circular shape and has an
uncommonly remarkable style facade not based on any one style. It is a
unique chapel in every aspect. The campanile facing east side gives it a
fortress look. The semi-circular arched doorway is adorned with bent
pilasters and the screens bear the Augustinian symbol of the pelican ( a sea
bird ) feeding its young. The clerestory windows light up the interior of
the church which are exquisitely carved and richly studded .The Portuguese
government reestablished the chapel in 1961.
The Convent And The Church Of The Cross Of Miracle
Location : Old Goa, Panjim
Built In : 1619
When To Go : September - November
The Convent And The Church Of The Cross Of Miracle are located atop a hill
in the fringes of Old Goa. It is built of laterite and covered very
conspicuously by lime mortar. It gives a very plain look and owns a single
storeyed convent with various cells, which are now in dissipated condition.
It was built in 1619 to house the Cross of Miracles which has been decayed
and then the present church was rebuilt in 1674 at the same place. The
Convent housed the congregation for the speech of Philip Neri of Goa. In
1835, the church and the convent were desolated. The Cross of Miracles was
shifted to a chapel in the Se Cathedral in 1845.
The Convent And The Church Of St. John Of God
Location : Old Goa, Panjim
Built In : 1685
When To Go : September - November
The Convent And The Church Of St. John Of God, is a simple looking
building, to the east of the tower of St. Augustine. It was dedicated to Our
Lady of Good Success. It got deserted in 1835 and was then occupied by the
society of Misericordia for sometime. It was reestablished by the Portugese
before they were ejected from Goa. Presently it is occupied by the
Franciscan nuns who run an old age home. From 1844, it was a dwelling place
of chaplains, confessors and others employed on behalf of the nuns of St.
Monica. The roof of the church got removed in 1850 and the present roof has
been constructed recently.
