Located at the Holy Hill in the Old Goa district The Church of Our Lady of Rosary is one of the oldest church in the state of Goa
. It was built in the 16th Century under the guidance of Afonso de Alberquerque and is one of the most visited places of Goa.
History: It is historically very important. It is constructed on the same place where Afonso became the witness of the Portuguese conquest on Goa in the year 1510. People of this state believe that St Francis come to this chapel in the evening for preaching the Bible.
Architecture: The architecture of this cathedral is very much influenced by the Manueline style which is a combination of the Renaissance and the late Gothic style. It was built of the literite blocks and was later plastered with the lime mortars. There are three altars in this church and the main altar is dedicated to the Lady Rosary. The roof is made of wooden planks and the interiors are beautifully decorated and are inspired by other religions.
Other Attractions of Old Goa: Besides seeing this old chapel travelers can also visit another famous destinations.
Calangute Beach: A calm and peaceful beach where visitors can forget all their worries and can spend their holidays in the lap of nature. Under the bright sun they can walk on the golden sand along the shores of the Arabian Sea. The cool breeze and the turquoise blue water simply mesmerize the travelers.
Sri MahaLakshmi Temple: To complete the tour of Goa a visit to this temple is a must. She is the main deity of Panji. Here the festivals of navratri and chaitra poonam are celebrated in a grand manner. In Feburary a big fair is organized in this temple and people from all over India come during this fete.