Goa Velha Attractions
Goa Velha is one of the oldest conquests of the Portugese whose history began long before the arrival of the Portuguese. The Portugese captured Goa Velha in 1510.
Today the town of Goa Velha and surrounding villages has many churches worth visiting. The Chapel of St. Catherine erected by Albuquerque after his defeat in 1510. The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built around 1661 featuring contemporary architectural styles and a roof with wooden panels that were painted with flower patterns. The Pilar Seminary built in 1613, as a monastery remains a center of religious education. Our Lady of the Pilar Church has some intriguing old statues and the chapel has lovely paintings.
The famous Procession of the Saints begins at St. Andrew's Church in Goa Velha on the first Monday of Easter week. The procession began in the 17th C by the Franciscan Order in an attempt to boost the moral values of the community.
Today the town of Goa Velha and surrounding villages has many churches worth visiting. The Chapel of St. Catherine erected by Albuquerque after his defeat in 1510. The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built around 1661 featuring contemporary architectural styles and a roof with wooden panels that were painted with flower patterns. The Pilar Seminary built in 1613, as a monastery remains a center of religious education. Our Lady of the Pilar Church has some intriguing old statues and the chapel has lovely paintings.
The famous Procession of the Saints begins at St. Andrew's Church in Goa Velha on the first Monday of Easter week. The procession began in the 17th C by the Franciscan Order in an attempt to boost the moral values of the community.
