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The Chapel of St.
Xavier: Architecturally, it is of the
Doric order. The Chapel was within the enclosure
of the College of St. Paul and was dedicated
either to St. Anthony or to St. Jerome. As the
chapel was used by St. Francis Xavier, it was
re-dedicated to him after his canonization in
1622. The original chapel fell into ruins in
1570 and the present chapel was rebuilt in 1884.
The Church and Convent
of St. Monica: The Convent was
sanctioned in 1598 and its foundation was laid
by the Archbishop Dom Frei Alexio de Menezes who
was also the then Governor of Portuguese India
on July 2nd 1606. Its work was completed in
1627. It is a huge three-storied building of
laterite with a large inner courtyard and many
halls are painted with floral decorations and
scenes from the Holy Bible. The convent was
subsequently called the Royal Monastery of Santa
Monica. It was the first nunnery of the East.
Basilica of Bom Jesus
(Old Goa): Built in the 16th century, it
is the most famous church of all churches in
Goa. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier,
kept in a glass casket are enshrined here. This
church is dedicated to infant Jesus and is now a
world Heritage Monument.
Se Cathedral (Old Goa):
Most imposing of all the churches at Old Goa.
This Cathedral has five bells of which one is
famous Golden Ball, which is said to be the
biggest in the world. In this Cathedral also
lies the famous growing cross, which is said to
have grown in size over the years.
The Church of Mae De
Deus (Saligo): Built in 1873 it is a
fine example of Gothic Art and enshrining the
Mae De Deus (Mother of God) brought from the
ruins of the convent of Old Goa. It is well
illuminated at night.
Church of St. Francis
of Assisi (Old Goa): The entrance and
the choir are in Manueline style; the interior
is illustrated with a profusion of carvings and
exquisite paintings.
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