Goa 2002

River Trip to Old Goa

by Peter Taylor · Published 12/01/2021 · Updated 15/01/2021

Old Goa (Velha Goa) is abour 8km easst of Panjim on the south bank of the Mandovi River and we took a river excursion boat to get there. From the 16th to the 18th century it had been the capital of Portuguese India before epidemics of Malaria and Cholera caused it to be abandoned in favour of Panjim (Panaji). The two most impressive buildings were the Sé Cathedral and the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the latter being the “resting” place of the remains of St Francis Xavier (1698). Unfortunately not that restful since the relics of the Saint are brought out onto display every 10 to 12 years!

[01] Church Of Our Lady Of Penha De França

[02] On The Mandovi River

[03] Approaching Old Goa

[04] Approaching Old Goa

[05] Approaching Old Goa

[06] Approaching Old Goa

[07] Docked At Old Goa

[08] Sé Catedral De Santa Catarina

[09] Approaching The Sé Catedral

[10] Inside The Sé Catedral ?

[11] Inside The Sé Catedral ?

[12] Inside The Sé Catedral ?

[13] Inside The Sé Catedral ?

[14] Inside The Sé Catedral ?

[17] No Fire Crackers!

[18] Basilica Of Bom Jesus

[19] Alter Basilica Of Bom Jesus

[20] Mortal Remains Of St. Francis Xavier

[21] Confessional Basilica Of Bom Jesus

[22] Church Of Saint Augustine

[23] Church Of Saint Augustine

[24] Altar Church Of St Francis Of Assisi?

[25] Pulpit Church Of St Francis Of Assisi?

[26] Chapel Of Saint Cathrine

[27] Returning To The Boat

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