Chapel of St. Catherine, Old Goa

Name: Chapel of St. Catherine
Address: Old Goa, India

#3 among attractions in Old Goa

Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture

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The Chapel of St. Catherine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Old Goa in the same compound as Se Cathedral and the Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi. It was built in 1510 in the Baroque architectural style, and has a brown and white facade. It faces the Mandovi River and is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa. The chapel is not functional. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 15°30'12"N, 73°54'38"E

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Chapel of St. Catherine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Churches and convents of Goa, Se Cathedral, Museum of Christian Art.

~1040 ftS
UNESCO-listed Baroque Catholic church
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa
6 min walk • The Basilica of Bom Jesus stands as an architectural gem in the city of Old Goa, India. This Roman Catholic basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its baroque architecture. The basilica houses the mortal remains of St.
~520 ftE
Church,
Churches and convents of Goa, Old Goa
3 min walk • Nestled in the tropical landscapes of Old Goa, India, the Churches and Convents of Goa stand as a testament to the region's rich colonial history and architectural grandeur. These religious monuments, which were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986...
~690 ftE
Portuguese-built 16th-century cathedral
Se Cathedral, Old Goa
4 min walk • The Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina, known as Se Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and the seat of the Patriarch of the East Indies.
~1310 ftSW
Specialty museum, Museum
Museum of Christian Art, Old Goa
7 min walk • The Museum of Christian Art, in the former colonial capital of Old Goa, is a museum of Christian art. It is currently closed for a renovation and refurbishment project.
~1450 ftNE
Architecture
Arch of Viceroy, Candolim
8 min walk • Arch of Viceroy, also known as Viceroy's Arch, was erected in 1599 in Goa, India, by Viceroy Francisco da Gama, the grandson of Vasco da Gama. The arch was restored in 1954 after it faced a collapse. It is an ASI protected Monument of National Importance in Goa.
0.9 miE
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount, Old Goa
23 min walk • The Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Old Goa, India. It is one of the oldest churches in the city and was built between 1510 and 1519.
~1880 ftNE
, Baroque architecture, Church
St. Cajetan Church, Old Goa
10 min walk • St. Cajetan Church, also known as the Church of Divine Providence, is a church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman located in Old Goa. The church was completed in 1661 and is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.
~1910 ftSW
, Church, Historical place
Church of St. Augustine, Old Goa
10 min walk • Church of St. Augustine is a ruined church complex located in Old Goa. The church was completed in 1602 and is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.
~350 ftE
, Baroque architecture, Church
St. Francis of Assisi church, Old Goa
2 min walk • The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1661 by the Portuguese in the Portuguese Viceroyalty of India. The Church of St. Francis of Assisi, together with a convent, was established by eight Portuguese Franciscan friars who landed in Goa in 1517. It is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.
0.5 miS
Baroque architecture, Museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery, Old Goa
15 min walk • Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery was set up in 1964, NS reorganised in 1981–82. It is run by the Government of India's Archaeological Survey of India and is situated in the former Portuguese colonial capital of Old Goa, a historic one-time city which now attracts a large number of tourists.
~690 ftE
, Church
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Old Goa
4 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary is a Catholic church built between 1544 and 1547, in Old Goa, State of Goa, India. This church is part of the collection belonging to the World Heritage Site of churches and convents of Goa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chapel of St. Catherine?

Nearby attractions include Chapel of Santa Catarina, Old Goa (1 min walk), St. Francis of Assisi church, Old Goa (2 min walk), Churches and convents of Goa, Old Goa (3 min walk), Se Cathedral, Old Goa (4 min walk).

How to get to Chapel of St. Catherine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chapel of St. Catherine:

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Karmali (33 min walk)