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Places of Interest
Aguada Fort
 Aguada
Fort is the largest and the best-preserved Portuguese bastion in Goa.
This tourist destination is located in Canacona taluka, 37 kms from Margao.
It was built by the Portuguese during the period between 1609-12 as a
guard against invasions from the Dutch and the Marathas. An interesting
feature in the precinct of the fort is a 13 metre high circular lighthouse
built in 1864 which was initially used as an oil lamp. It was later renovated
and modernised in 1976. The Fort is currently the Central Jail, Goa’s
largest prison.
Archaeological Museum and Portrait
Gallery
The archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery, maintained
by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been functioning since 1964
in the premises of the convent of St. Francis of Assisi, Old Goa. The
collections of the museums are displayed in 8 galleries. These includes
portraits and sculptures from the prehistoric to the late mediaeval period.
The portraits of Portuguese Governors are placed on the first floor which
provides an interesting study in the evolution of court dresses. Other
objects on display are lintel of a temple depicting various types of Shikharas,
architectural pieces, sati-stones, hero-stones, an inscribed slab containing
Kannada inscription of 'Devaraya' etc. The museum is open on all days
from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm except Fridays.
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St. Augustine Tower and Church
The remnants of the St. Augustine tower and church located
atop the Holy Hill in Old Goa is one among the most spectacular monuments
in Goa. Both the church and the tower were built in 1602 by the Augustinian
missionaries. The 46km high tower that served as a belfry is a part of
the facade of the magnificent St. Augustine Church which was abandoned
in 1835. In 1871, the huge bell of the tower was moved to the Church of
our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The Church of St Augustine, when
it was intact, was supposed to be the biggest in Goa. There were eight
richly carved chapels and four altars and a convent with numerous cells
and artistic columns attached to the church.
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Church Of the Carmelites
Located in Old Goa to the southeast of the Church of
St. Cajetan, is the ruins of the Church of the Carmelites. The church
was built in 1621. From the year 1707, the church fell into disuse and
ruins, when the Carmelites were expelled from there on their refusal to
take the Oath of Allegiance to the king. The facade and a raised pavement,
which served as an altar are the only remains found here.
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