Archeological Museam, Goa
Old
Goa, 9 km from Panaji, was once the centre of Portuguese dominion on the
west coast of India. Here one can see fortress walls and administrative
buildings, monasteries and impressive churches, especially the Basilica de
Born Jesus which contains the mortal remains ofSaini Francis Xavier. The
Archaeological Museum, housed in an abandoned convent of St. Francis of
Assisi, displays objects that recreate the history of Goa. On display
areantiquities from Hindu period, sculptureof Hindu deities, for examplean
Uma-Mahesha, and many satiand hero stones.The large coin collection
displays coin issued by various rulers, Hindu, Muslim and Portuguese.
The paintings include portraits of Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese
explorer reached India in 1498, and Alfonsu Albuquerque, the founder, and
other governors, all clad in the prevailing European fashions of the day.
Archaeological
Museum
Old Goa
Timing: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed on
Mondays and government holidays
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