Ruins of Church of St. Augustine – Goa

Ruins of Church of St. Augustine – Goa

In proximity to the Nunnery atop Holy Hill in Old Goa stands the iconic 46-meter-high (153 feet) tower that served as a belfry and formed a part of the façade of the magnificent Church of St. Augustine. Now in ruins, the church was perhaps the biggest in Goa in its heyday. The ruins of the Church of St. Augustine is one of the most photographed monuments in Goa.

Fatorda Stadium – Margoa, Goa

Fatorda Stadium – Margoa, Goa

The Fatorda Stadium, is a football stadium located in Margao, Goa and is the current home of Churchill Brothers S.C., Dempo S.C., Salgaocar S.C., and Sporting Clube de Goa. The stadium opened in 1989 and has an capacity of 27,300. It was initially known as the Fatorda Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru Stadium after the road it was located on and the first prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru.

Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception – Goa

Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception – Goa

The Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception Church is situated in the centre of the city of Panaji and is a well known landmark. It is one of the first churches that were built in Goa. The church bell is said to be the 2nd largest in the world. . It is one of the most popular tourist spots and visitors flock to see the church in large numbers. The genuine splendor of this church can be seen at night.

Our Lady of the Mount Chapel – Goa

Our Lady of the Mount Chapel – Goa

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount is situated on top of the hill behind the St. Cajetan Church. The chapel was built in 1510 by Alfonso de Albuquerque after his victory over the Goan Muslim ruler Yusuf Shah and was renovated in 2001. The structure faces west which provides beautiful views from Divar and Chorao islands, the Mandovi River and the surrounding forested hills, especially during sunset.