Goa

Goa
INTRODUCTION
Geographical Location
Goa is surrounded by Arabian Sea in West, Maharashtra state in the North and Western
Ghats of Karnataka in the west and south. Old goa or Velha Goa (Velha means Old in
Portuguese) is located 10km east from capital of Goa, Panaji.
Figure 1: Map of India, Map of Goa, UNESCO Monument (Source: NASA, Google Map)
Background of Goa The city was captured
by the Portuguese in
Old-Goa was founded in the 15th century as a 1510 from the ruler of
port on the banks of river Mandovi by the rulers Bijapur. Old-Goa was
of Bijapur Sultanate and was the second capital thus a Portuguese
of Bijapur under the rule of Adil Shah. colony and a principal
city of Eastern Empire.
Ruled by Portuguese
ruler for almost four
centuries, it has a
number of Churches
and convents which
are date back to 16th
Century and are the
best examples of
Manueline and Gothic
architecture with
The Monuments of Old-Goa are the blend of intricate detailing and
Hindu, Mughal and Portuguese styles of ornamentation.
Architecture. Several churches and convents are
constructed from 15th to 17th century A.D.
These are constructed with laterite stones and
lime plaster which displays the fusion of
Renaissance and Baroque styles.
Monuments and styles of
architecture
The Portuguese induced the

western culture in Goa through
their monuments during their four
hundred years long imperial rule.
Several monuments of Old-Goa
like churches and convents are
constructed during the period of
15th and 17th century A.D. These
structures are constructed of
laterite stones and lime plastered
which displays the affluent
Architectural fusion of Renaissance
and Baroque styles.
There are about fifty heritage sites

and monuments in the Heritage (1)Chapel of St. Catherine (2) Church of St.
areas of Old-Goa. Few of these are Francis of Assisi
identified and managed by the ASI (3) Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (4) Basilica of Bom
and State Archaeology. Remaining Jesus
is managed by the local
authorities. The UNESCO has
(5) Se- Cathedral
(7) Church and Convent of

6) Church of St. Cajetan St. Augustine in the year
1986.
THE SE CATHEDRAL, VELHA GOA
Name: se cathedral de Santa Catarina

Location: old goa
Country: India
Denomination: roman catholic
History
Founded: 1619
Dedication: cathedrine of Alexandria
Consecrated: 1640
Architecture
Status: cathedral
Style: Portuguese - gothic
History
One of the most ancient and celebrated religious The wordSis Portuguese forSee.
buildings of Goa, this magnificent 16th century
The Se Cathedral was built to
monument to the Roman Catholic rule in Goa under
commemorate the victory of
the Portuguese is the largest church in Asia.
thePortugueseunderAfonso de
Albuquerque over a Muslim army,
leading to the capture of the city of
Goa in 1510. Since the day of the
victory happened to be on the feast of
Saint Catherine, the cathedral was
dedicated to her.
It was commissioned by Governor
George Cabral to be enlarged in 1552
on the remains of an earlier structure.
Construction of the church began in
1562 in the reign ofKing Dom
Sebastio.The
It cathedral
had two towers, but was
one collapsed in
completed in rebuilt.
1776 and was never 1619 and
wasconsecratedin 1640.
ARCHITECTURE
The Se Cathedral is built inthe
Portuguese-Manueline style. This
sumptuous, composite style of
architecture was extremely
popular in the late 16th Century.
It combine elements of Late
Gothic architecture with the
Spanish Plateresque style,
Mudejar, Flemish architecture and
Italian Urban design.
The exterior of this great
cathedral is of the Tuscan order of
architecture, notable for its
plainness and simplicity.
The church is 250 feet (76m) in
length and 181 feet (55m) in
breadth. The frontispiece stands
The church is a false basilica
(no clerestory windows
between the nave and aisles)
with nave, two side aisles and
side chapels, transept and
choir.
The faade shows three bays with

portals in the first storey and
rectangular windows in the second.
The additional central bay linked to

its sides through curved walls
resolves the height difference
between nave and aisles and hides
the roof behind it.
An entablature between the storeys

marks the gallery floor level over
the entrance.
Portals, windows and niches have

detailed, erudite architectural
frames, very close to the figures
The church is a false basilica (no
clerestory windows between the
nave and aisles) with nave, two
side aisles and side chapels,
transept and choir.
The faade shows three bays

with portals in the first storey
and rectangular windows in the
second.
The additional central bay

linked to its sides through
curved walls resolves the
height difference between nave
and aisles and hides the roof
behind it.
An entablature between the

storeys marks the gallery floor
level over the entrance.
Portals, windows and niches have

detailed, erudite architectural
The Cathedral has been built
on a raised plinth of laterite,
covered over with lime
plaster.
There is a long nave , two

aisles and a transept. A
bell tower is located to the
southern side of the
faade. The nave is barrel-
vaulted while the crossing
is rib-vaulted.
Massive pillars support the

vault in the nave and the
choir, while the chapels on
either side are separated by
internal defences.
Nave transept
The building is oblong on
plan but has a cruciform Aisle bell
layout in the interior. tower
covered over with lime
plaster.
There is a long nave, two

aisles and a transept. A bell
tower is located to the
southern side of the faade.
The nave is barrel-vaulted
while the crossing is rib-
vaulted.
Massive pillars support

the vault in the nave and
the choir, while the
chapels on either side are
separated by internal
defences.

plan but has a cruciform
layout in the interior.
covered over with lime plaster.
There is a long nave, two aisles

and a transept. A bell tower is
located to the southern side of
the faade. The nave is barrel-
vaulted while the crossing is
rib-vaulted.
Massive pillars support the

vault in the nave and the choir,
while the chapels on either side
are separated by internal
defences.

plan but has a cruciform
layout in the interior.
The main entrance in the
faade has Corinthian columns
on plinths supporting a
pediment containing an
inscription in Latin.
There are four chapels on either

side of the nave, two of which have
perforated wooden screens across
the entrance. The screens have a
high degree of filigree carving
which has transformed wood into
most delicate insinuations of
foliage.
On the right of the nave, is the

other screened chapel, the Chapel
of the Cross of Miracles.
Towering above the main altar is

the huge gilded reredos. Scenes
from the life of St Catherine, to
whom the cathedral is dedicated,
The main entrance in the faade
has Corinthian columns on plinths
supporting a pediment containing
an inscription in Latin.
There are four chapels on

either side of the nave, two of
which have perforated wooden
screens across the entrance.
The screens have a high degree
of filigree carving which has
transformed wood into most
delicate insinuations of foliage.

other screened chapel, the Chapel
of the Cross of Miracles.

are carved on its six main panels.
The main entrance in the faade
has Corinthian columns on plinths
supporting a pediment containing
an inscription in Latin.
There are four chapels on either

side of the nave, two of which have
perforated wooden screens across
the entrance. The screens have a
high degree of filigree carving
which has transformed wood into
most delicate insinuations of
foliage.

other screened chapel, the
Chapel of the Cross of Miracles.

are carved on its six main panels.
In the nave are two wooden
pulpits projecting from two
columns on the right.
In the transept are six altars,

three on either side of the main
altar.
The arches accommodating four

of these altars are decorated with
paintings depicting scenes from
the lives of the saints.
In the nave, near the altar, to the

right is a projecting gallery on
which is kept an 18th century
organ.
In the nave near the altar are

seats for the canon and a throne
for the archbishop.
To the right is a door that leads to

the sacristy, which is a barrel-

three on either side of the
main altar.


organ.

for the archbishop. 3 altars on either side of main altar
main altar
To the right is a door that leads to
the sacristy, which is a barrel-

three on either side of the main
altar.


organ.

for the archbishop.
To the right is a door that

leads to the sacristy, which is
BASCILICA OF BOM
JESUS
Name: borea jezuchi

bajilica
Location: old goa
Country: india
Denomination: roman
catholic
History
Founded: 1594
Consecrated: 1605
Dedication: st francis
Xavier
Architecture
Status: minor bascilica

Style: baroque
architecture
HISTORY
The Bom Jesus Basilica, perhaps
Goa's most famous church and
among the most revered by
Christians worldwide, is
partially in ruins but still a
model of simplicity and
elegance, and a fine example of
Jesuit architecture.
This Church is dedicated to

Bom Jesus, the word Bom
Jesus refers as Infant Jesus or
Good Jesus.
It was designed by 17th century

Florentine sculptor, Giovanni
Fogginni. Constructionwas
started in 1594 and completed
in 1605 on May 15th.
The Church holds the burial

place and mortal remains of St.
Francis Xavier. His remains are
ARCHITECTURE
The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a monument

typical of the classic forms of plane
architecture, introduced by the Society of
Jesus, otherwise known as the Jesuits.
The faade, which is of granite, represents

features of five styles of architecture:
Roman, Ionic, Doric, Corinthian and
Composite.
It measures 183 ft in length,55 ft in

breath, and 61 ft in height. The main altar
is 54 ft high and 30 ft broad.
The interior of the church is built in

Mosaico-Corinthian style and is remarkable
for its charming simplicity.
The imposing facade
built out of black
granite in an
exquisite
combination of the
Doric, Corinthian and
composite styles, is
remarkable for its
simplicity.
The pillars and
detail are carved
from basalt which
was brought from
Bassein, some 300
kms away.
The roof was originally tiled.
The church is cruciform on plan.
The flying buttresses on the northern

side of the church are recent additions.
A single-storeyed structure adjoining
the church on its southern wing
connects it with the professed house.
The three-storeyed facade of the

church shows ionic, doric and
corinthian orders.
It has a main entrance flanked by two

smaller ones, each having corinthian
columns supporting a pediment.
There are two chapels, a main altar

and a sacristy besides a choir inside
the church itself. There is a belfry is at
the back.
The flying buttresses on the

northern side of the church are
recent additions. A single-storeyed
structure adjoining the church on
its southern wing connects it with
the professed house.
The three-storeyed facade of the church

shows ionic, doric and corinthian orders.

There are two chapels, a main altar and

a sacristy besides a choir inside the
church itself. There is a belfry is at the
back.
The flying buttresses on the

northern side of the church are
recent additions. A single-storeyed
structure adjoining the church on
its southern wing connects it with
the professed house.
The three-storeyed facade of the church

shows ionic, doric and corinthian orders.


back.
The flying buttresses on the northern

side of the church are recent additions.
A single-storeyed structure adjoining
the church on its southern wing
connects it with the professed house.
The three-storeyed facade of the

church shows ionic, doric and
corinthian orders.
It has a main entrance flanked by

two smaller ones, each having
corinthian columns supporting a
pediment.

back.
As one enters, beneath the choir,
to the right is an altar of St.
Anthony and to the left is an
exceedingly well-carved wooden
statue of St. Francis Xavier.
In the middle of the nave on the

northern wall is the cenotaph of the
benefactor of this church, Dom
Jeronimo Mascarenhas, the Captain of
Cochin, who died in 1593,
bequeathing the resources out of
which this church was built. The two
columns supporting the choir bear
slabs inscribed in Portuguese and
Latin the dates of beginning of
construction and the consecration.
Opposite the cenotaph, projecting on

the southern wall is a profusely
carved wooden pulpit with a canopy
on top. The pulpit has on its three
sides the figures of Jesus, the four
evangelists and four doctors of the
church. The bottom of the pulpit
As one enters, beneath the choir, to
the right is an altar of St. Anthony and
to the left is an exceedingly well-
carved wooden statue of St.
Francis Xavier.


As one enters, beneath the choir, to
the right is an altar of St. Anthony and
to the left is an exceedingly well-
carved wooden statue of St.
Francis Xavier.


A projecting gallery, which
was intended for the use of
dignitaries on solemn
occasions, runs along the
two longer sides of the
Church.
The main altar at the end of

the nave is flanked by two
decorated altars in the
transept, one dedicated to Our
Lady of Hope and the other to
St. Michael.
In the transept on the

northern side is the Chapel of
the Blessed Sacrament.
In the southern side in the

transept is a chapel with gilded
twisted columns and floral
decorations of wood, where
the sacred relics of the body of
St. Francis Xavier are kept. The
interior of this chapel is richly
A projecting gallery, which was
intended for the use of
occasions, runs along the two
longer sides of the Church.
The main altar at the end

of the nave is flanked by
two decorated altars in the
transept, one dedicated to
Our Lady of Hope and the
other to St. Michael.

northern side is the Chapel of
the Blessed Sacrament. Chapels flanking
Main altar
the main altar
decorations of wood, where
the sacred relics of the body of
St. Francis Xavier are kept. The
adorned with wooden carvings

St. Michael.

northern side is the Chapel
of the Blessed Sacrament.

decorations of wood, where the
sacred relics of the body of St.
Francis Xavier are kept. The
adorned with wooden carvings

St. Michael.
In the transept on the northern

side is the Chapel of the
Blessed Sacrament.

transept is a chapel with
gilded twisted columns and
floral decorations of wood,
where the sacred relics of
the body of St. Francis
Xavier are kept. The
interior of this chapel is
Adjoining the Chapel of St.
Francis Xavier is a corridor that
leads to the sacristy, entered
through an exquisitely carved
wooden door. It is an oblong
vaulted structure with an apse
at the end.
In the altar at the apse in an iron

chest containing a golden rose
blessed by the Pope Pius XII and
gifted to this city in 1953.
Inside the basilica the layout is

simple but grand. A simple wooden
one has now replaced the original
vaulted ceiling. To the left of the
door as you enter the basilica is a
statue of St. Francis Xavier, but the
visitor's attention is drawn to the
huge and ornate gilded reredos
which stretches from floor to ceiling
behind the altar.
ARCHITECTURAL
PROPORTIONS IN THE CHURCH
BOM JESUS. Faade,
Church of Bom
As the church Bom Jesus has not a Jesus.
cruciform plan, the approach
taken to the proportions analysis Dimensions in
was completely different from that goa palms
of the se Cathedral.
The starting points were the

churchs original major width and
the form and proportion of the
courtyard .Of the two, the churchs
original major width is no longer
evident because of the late 1650s
amplifications of the lateral
chapel.
the original width is now easily

recognizable on the north side,
which stands free as it sticks out
of the main building.
This original major width was

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The Portuguese induced the

There are about fifty heritage sites

(7) Church and Convent of

Name: se cathedral de Santa Catarina

The faade shows three bays with

The additional central bay linked to

An entablature between the storeys

Portals, windows and niches have

The faade shows three bays

The additional central bay

An entablature between the

Portals, windows and niches have

There is a long nave , two

Massive pillars support the

There is a long nave, two

Massive pillars support

The building is oblong on

There is a long nave, two aisles

Massive pillars support the

The building is oblong on

There are four chapels on either

On the right of the nave, is the

Towering above the main altar is

There are four chapels on

On the right of the nave, is the

Towering above the main altar is

There are four chapels on either

On the right of the nave, is the

Towering above the main altar is

In the transept are six altars,

The arches accommodating four

In the nave, near the altar, to the

In the nave near the altar are

To the right is a door that leads to

In the transept are six altars,

The arches accommodating four

In the nave, near the altar, to the

In the nave near the altar are

In the transept are six altars,

The arches accommodating four

In the nave, near the altar, to the

In the nave near the altar are

To the right is a door that

Name: borea jezuchi

Status: minor bascilica

This Church is dedicated to

It was designed by 17th century

The Church holds the burial

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a monument

The faade, which is of granite, represents

It measures 183 ft in length,55 ft in

The interior of the church is built in

The church is cruciform on plan.

The flying buttresses on the northern

The three-storeyed facade of the

It has a main entrance flanked by two

There are two chapels, a main altar

The church is cruciform on plan.

The flying buttresses on the

The three-storeyed facade of the church

It has a main entrance flanked by two

There are two chapels, a main altar and

The church is cruciform on plan.