Churches and Convents of Goa
About this place
On a panel in situ : "This forty-six meter high colossal-five storied, arched belfry tower built of laterite formed part of the facade of the church of Saint Augustine facing east. Ruins of eight chapels, four altars and extensive convent with numerous cells may be seen. This tower and church was built in 1602 by Saint Augustinia friars".
Brief description
Source : http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/234
The churches and convents of Goa, the former capital of the Portuguese Indies – particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier – illustrate the evangelization of Asia. These monuments were influential in spreading forms of Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque art in all the countries of Asia where missions were established.