Velha Goa, Goa, India — भारत (South Asia)
The Tower of the Church of St. Augustine
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
1. The Tower of the Church of St. Augustine Marker
This forty six mtrs high colossal four storeyed tower was meant to serve as a belfry and formed part of the facade of the Church of St. Augustine which was facing west. There were eight richly adorned chapels and four altars, and a convent with numerous cells and artistic column attached to the church.
The tower and the church were built in 1602 A.D. by the Augustinian friars who arrived in Goa in 1587 A.D. The building fell into neglect resulting in the collapse of the vault in 1842. The facade and half of the tower fell in 1931 and some more parts of it collapsed in 1938.
Devanagari script not transcribed
Erected by Archaeological Survey of India, Goa Circle.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1602.
Location. 15° 30.03′ N, 73° 54.388′ E. Marker is in Velha Goa, Goa. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Velha Goa, Goa 40311-0, India. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of the Temple of Saptakoteshwar (approx. 4 kilometers away); Aguada Fortress (Upper) Candolim (approx. 14.2 kilometers away); Upper Fort, Aguada (approx. 14.2 kilometers away).
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel
2. The Tower of the Church of St. Augustine Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
3. The Tower of the Church of St. Augustine Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
