Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Catholic church on Monte Santo hill, Old Goa, India
The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary displays a three-story facade with cylindrical buttresses and features distinct Gothic and Manueline architectural elements throughout its structure.
Portuguese governor Afonso de Albuquerque commissioned the construction of this religious building between 1544 and 1547 following the confirmation of Portuguese control over Goa.
The church interior contains a central nave with Gothic ribbed vaults, traditional Portuguese decorative elements, and the tomb of Garcia de Sa with his wife.
Visitors can access the church daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM without entrance fees and climb the southern tower for views of the Mandovi River.
The church incorporates Indian-style manual designs on its exterior walls and presents rope-twist decorations commemorating Portuguese maritime expeditions.
Location: North Goa district
Inception: 1543
Architectural style: Manueline, Gothic art
Part of: churches and convents of Goa
GPS coordinates: 15.50174,73.90495
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:31
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