Chapel of Our Lady of Monte
Situated on the hill, the Chapel of Our Lady of Monte was constructed in 1557, many years after the conquest of Goa to mark the place where Adil Khan took position with his artillery. It is called by the name of Nossa Senhora de Monte. It is situated on a hill which commands a picturesque view of several historical monuments of Old Goa.
Namazgah
Namazgah is a unique piece of architectural elegance. It is locally known as Nimuzgo or Idgah.n In 1683, the Namazgah was constructed for Prince Akbar, the son of Mughal Emperor Aurangjeb. The main structure with dome on top faces an open courtyard flanked by long balconies with columns and crescent capitals.
Site Temple of Saptakoteshwar
Historical records suggest that this site of the temple of Saptakoteshwar located at Naroa in Diwar existed during the Kadamba period (10th -14th Century C.E). This deity was the family deity of the Kadamba rulers.
Ruins of Jain Basti
This temple site is associated with settlement of people of Jain religion in village Bandiwade, Goa during the Vijayanagar period. It was constructed during the Vijayanagar period in 15th century, the temple is square shaped and built of laterite blocks with grilled windows.
British Cemetery
The British Cemetery is located outside the fortification of Cabo Fortress of the 17th Century; which is now used as the residence of the Governor called ‘Raj Bhavan’. This fort was used by British troops as their base .
Site of Gujir
This is a site of Jaina temple located at ‘Gujirwado’, it was one of the trade centres since the early medieval period. This temple was cleared from the debris in 1986 and Jaina Temple was unearthed. An image of Tirthankara was found here.
Fort of Mormugao
Built by Viceroy D. Francisco da Gama, Conde de Vidigueira and the Admiral of Portuguese India, who laid its foundation stone in April 1624. It overlooks the port of Mormugao. The fort included three magazines, towering bulwarks, a chapel and accommodation.
The Mosque and Tank at Tar Surla
Historians believe that this Masjid was built during the Adilshahi rule over Goa in Medieval time. It is built with laterite and the tank is dotted with Mehrab arches and is similar to those of the Safa Masjid, Ponda. Laterite columns of the old Masjid, capped with basalt can be still seen here at Surla Tar. A dargah of a Pir is located near the Masjid.
