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Museums & Art Gallery in Goa
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.
The Archaeological Museum, housed in an abandoned convent of St. Francis of
Assisi, displays objects that recreate the history of Goa. On display are antiquities
from Hindu period, sculpture of Hindu deities, for example an Uma-Mahesha, and
many sati and hero stones. The large coin collection displays coin issued by
various rulers, Hindu, Muslim and Portuguese.
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.
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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