Katharinenkapelle

Katharinenkapelle

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Kleine historische Kapelle aus dem Jahr 1510, die zum Gedenken an Afonso de Albuquerques Sieg erbaut wurde. Eine der ältesten portugiesischen Bauwerke in Goa.

The Chapel of St. Catherine stands in Old Goa, India, in the Goa district at Old Goa, Goa 403402. It is a small historic chapel, built in 1510 to commemorate Afonso de Albuquerque's victory, and it is counted among the oldest Portuguese structures in Goa. It is also known as the St. Catherine Chapel.

What to expect

This is a short, focused visit rather than a long one. The chapel is compact, and its interest lies in its age and its link to the Portuguese presence in Goa. Visitors who enjoy early colonial architecture will find it a quiet stop, and it sits naturally within a walk through the wider Old Goa area.

Around the chapel

Old Goa is itself a historic area, and the chapel fits into a day spent exploring its older buildings. Many visitors combine it with other sites in the area, which gives a fuller sense of the town's past.

  • Location: Old Goa, Goa, India
  • Built: 1510
  • Also known as: St. Catherine Chapel
  • Contact: +91-832-2285790

If you are interested in Goa's Portuguese heritage, the Chapel of St. Catherine is a modest but meaningful place to see it. Check the contact number above before you travel if you want to confirm details of your visit.