Rachol Seminary, Margao

Name: Rachol Seminary
Address: Margao, India

#1 among attractions in Margao

Top attraction, Church, Baroque architecture

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The Rachol Seminary, also known today as Patriarchal Seminary of Rachol, is the diocesan major seminary of the Primatial Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman in Rachol, Goa, India. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1609 (415 years ago)Coordinates: 15°18'36"N, 74°0'5"E

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Rachol Seminary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Big Foot Museum, Goa Chitra Museum, Colva, Igreja da Nossa Senhora de Neves.

2.2 miNW
Museum
Big Foot Museum, Loutulim
58 min walk • Big Foot Museum is a museum and a theme park based in the South Goa, India, village of Loutolim in the sub-district of Salcete. It is a museum dedicated to rural Goan life. It was founded and is run by the artist Maendra Alvares. Loutolim is close to Margao.
5.1 miSW
History museum, Museum
Goa Chitra Museum, Benaulim
129 min walk • The Goa Chitra is an ethnographic museum based in the former Portuguese colony of Goa. It has a large collection—over 4000 artefacts —focusing on Goa's traditional agrarian technology and lifestyle.
6 miSW
Village
Colva
153 min walk • One of the main attractions of Colva is its stunning coastline. The golden sandy beaches stretch for miles, providing an idyllic setting for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. With its crystal-clear waters and gentle waves, Colva beach is particularly popular...
0.6 miE
Church, Baroque architecture
Igreja da Nossa Senhora de Neves, Margao
16 min walk • The Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Neves is a historic church in the village of Rachol, on the banks of the river Zuari, in Goa, India. The church was built in the 1560s. It is located close to the notable Rachol Seminary. There is a church of the same name in the neighbouring village of Raia.
2.9 miSW
Area
Fatorda, Margao
74 min walk • Fatorda is a suburb of the city of Margao in Salcete, Goa. Fatorda has been originally home to the traditional Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste population. The Catholic Gawda community has a very large presence in Fatorda.
4 miW
Museum
Ashvek Vintage World, Margao
104 min walk • Ashvek Vintage World is a vintage car museum in South Goa, India.
2.2 miSW
Town, Area
Gogol, Margao
58 min walk • Gogol is a town and suburb of the city of Margao in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. Gogol is a well connected suburb with good infrastructure such as schools, colleges, post office, banks, public transport, shopping areas close to Margao city.
6.1 miSW
Town, Area
Navelim, Margao
157 min walk • Navelim is a town and suburb of the city of Margao located in the Salcete sub-district of South Goa district, Goa, India. It has a large parish and has played a crucial rule in South Goa politics at some stage.
3 miSW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Fatorda Stadium, Margao
76 min walk • The Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium used mostly for football matches situated in Margao, Goa, India.
4.4 miSE
Village
Chandor
113 min walk • One of the most prominent attractions in Chandor is the Menezes Braganza House, a stunning mansion that showcases the opulence and grandeur of the region's colonial past. Visitors can explore the elegant interiors, adorned with intricate woodwork, antique furniture...
2 miNE
Village
Shiroda
51 min walk • One of the main attractions in Shiroda is its pristine beaches, such as the Shiroda Beach and Velagar Beach, which offer stunning views of the Arabian Sea and are ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. Visitors can also take leisurely walks along the sandy...