SAINT AUGUSTINE'S MONASTERY
Abbey – Monastery – Convent
5/5
2025
Recommended
2025
A huge former monastery that fell into disrepair in 1835 when the old city of Goa lost its title of capital
Not much remains today of this huge former monastery which was abandoned in 1835 when Goa-la-Vieille lost its title of capital. Founded by the order of Saint Augustine, the church was consecrated in 1602 and dedicated to Our Lady of Grace. It was one of the most important buildings in Goa Velha. Today only half of the old bell tower remains, 46 meters high. From the top of the hill the view of the surrounding countryside is magnificent.
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Visited in july 2016
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En observant les ruines, il est facile d'imaginer la taille de cet ancien monastère et de son abbatiale. Il est évident que les jésuites et leurs architectes étaient entrés en compétition avec les bâtisseurs des temples hindous et des mosquées. Ils devaient faire encore mieux qu'eux afin de provoquer un maximum de conversions. La promenade à travers les ruines est très agréable.
