Date: 30th Dec 2017
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: None.
Timing: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Sundays 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Distance: 610 Kms one way.
Parking: Available.
Food: Small snack available.
Photography: Allowed.
Originally built as a chapel in 1541 was rebuilt to the current form in 1619. This church was the first port of call for the sailors from Lisbon. They thank Immaculate Mary for the safe crossing and proceed to old Goa. The zigzag steps were added later in 1850. The facade of the church was in baroque style and painted with bright white. The belfry is in the middle with two towers on the side. The bell, second biggest in Goa was moved from Augustine complex to Aguada fort and then to this church in 1871.
We reached the church around 1:30 PM and it was closed to visitors. We did not get a chance to look at the interior. The church is well illuminated during the Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, 8th December. The main altar was dedicated to Mother Mary and one to the crucifixion of Jesus and one to Our Lady of Rosary.
Few pics from the Church.
An impressive church that should be visited in Panjim, Goa.
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: None.
Timing: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
Sundays 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Distance: 610 Kms one way.
Parking: Available.
Food: Small snack available.
Photography: Allowed.
Originally built as a chapel in 1541 was rebuilt to the current form in 1619. This church was the first port of call for the sailors from Lisbon. They thank Immaculate Mary for the safe crossing and proceed to old Goa. The zigzag steps were added later in 1850. The facade of the church was in baroque style and painted with bright white. The belfry is in the middle with two towers on the side. The bell, second biggest in Goa was moved from Augustine complex to Aguada fort and then to this church in 1871.
We reached the church around 1:30 PM and it was closed to visitors. We did not get a chance to look at the interior. The church is well illuminated during the Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, 8th December. The main altar was dedicated to Mother Mary and one to the crucifixion of Jesus and one to Our Lady of Rosary.
Few pics from the Church.
An impressive church that should be visited in Panjim, Goa.
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