Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church is located in Panaji. The original construction on this site is believed to have been a chapel which was built in 1541. Often sailors used…
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji, Goa
“Reis Magos” is Portuguese word for the Three Magi, otherwise known as the Three Wise Men. The little village of Reis Magos, is the home of not one, but two famous landmarks, the…
Reis Magos Church, Verem, Bardez, Goa
The Mae de Deus or Mother of God Church is a marvelous structure, with its Gothic spires and pristine white walls. This Church at Saligao, which is situated in the Bardez taluka,…
Mae De Deus Church, Saligao, Bardez, Goa
The first church that was built in Margao was constructed by the Jesuits is 1564. The site for the church was selected by the first Archbishop of Goa, Dom Gaspar de Leao Pereira…
Holy Spirit Church, Margao, Goa
The Se Cathedral was built to commemorate the victory of Afonso Albuquerque, over the Sultan of Bijapur, Adil Shah. The war was won on the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria;…
Se cathedral, Old Goa, Goa
The construction of the basilica began in 1594 and was completed in 1605.The church is called Bom Jesus meaning Infant Jesus to whom it is dedicated. The Basilica holds the mortal…
Basilica Of Bom Jesus, Old Goa, Goa
The St. Cajetan church is considered as the most exquisite church of Goa. The church was built by Italian friars of the Order of Theatines, in 1665. It was named after the founder…
St. Cajetan Church, Old Goa, Goa
The church and convent commenced in 1606 and was completed in 1627, only to burn down nine years later. Its reconstruction began the following year. The building comprised the…
The church was constructed in 1602 by Augustinian friars who had arrived in Old Goa in 1587 and was abandoned in 1835. As Old Goa emptied due to a continual series of deadly…
Ruins of St. Agustine Church, Old Goa, Goa
Upcoming Events
Goa Heritage Action Group is organising the Heritage Walk Festival from April 1 to April 16. It will include 25 heritage walks all around Goa led by resource persons who are renowned in their chosen fields of research and experience. Register: www.heritagewalkfest.com
A linocut workshop will be held on April 2, 11 a.m. at Carpe Diem, Majorda Participants will learn to use carving tools to create their own stamp designs in ‘negative’ design so that the positive impression can be used with ink as one’s own personal customised stamp. Register by March 30. Details: 2881035/8888862462/info@carpediemgoa.com
Goa Science Centre, Miramar, will be organising a computer awareness programme for senior citizens and general public from April 3 to 8, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Limited seats. Entry on a first come first served basis. Nominal registration fees will be charged. Details: gscp.education@gmail.com.
Indo Portuguese Friendship Society, Altinho, Panaji, is organising its annual traditional, Noite-Indo Portuguesa Dine and Dance on April 14, 7.30 p.m. at Coco Loco, Agacaim. Details: 9552596875/ 9822046004.