Goa
: Archeological Museum
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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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