GOA
MUSEUMS
Archaeological Museum:
Old 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 of Saini Francis Xavier.
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Museum of Goa Daman & Diu:
The Museum of Goa concentrates on archaeological and archival material. Consequently
the sculpture collection displays antiquities from the various Hindu dynasties
that once ruled Goa. Also on view are important inscriptions and manuscripts,
coins and textiles. The furniture, art objects, especially ivory statues, pertain
to Christian-Portuguese influences.
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Institute Menezes Braganza:
On view at the Institute Menezes Braganza are stone sculpture,
bronzes and terracotta artefacts. There are coins, stamps and paintings which
include drawings and etchings.
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