St Catherine's Chapel, Old Goa
St Catherine's Chapel, Old Goa, Catholic chapel in Old Goa, India
The Chapel of St Catherine exhibits Renaissance architecture with pale yellow exterior walls made from laterite stones and plaster with lime mortar.
The Portuguese commander Alfonso de Albuquerque established this chapel in 1510 to mark his victory over the local Muslim ruler Adil Shah.
The interior displays Portuguese inscriptions, stone carvings, and religious artworks depicting the life events of St Catherine of Alexandria.
Located 9 kilometers from Panjim, the chapel stands near the Basilica of Bom Jesus and remains under Archaeological Survey of India protection.
The chapel windows feature distinctive Portuguese rectangular frames decorated with mica shells, reflecting the architectural methods of colonial India.
Location: North Goa district
Inception: 1550s
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Part of: churches and convents of Goa
GPS coordinates: 15.50348,73.91047
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:56
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