Royal Chapel of St Anthony Goa Entry Fee
- No entry fee
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Royal Chapel of St Anthony Goa Address: Velha Goa, North Goa, Goa, 403110, India
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Royal Chapel of St Anthony Goa Timings
| Day | Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Wedesday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Image Gallery of Royal Chapel of St Anthony Goa, India
Opposite to the Church of St. Augustine in Panaji, Royal Chapel of St Anthony is one of the known churches in Goa. Built in the 17th century, it was of immense regard amongst Portuguese. Dedicated to S t. Anthony, who is the national saint of Portugal, its importance in the bygone era was unquestioned.
However, due to various reasons this Church was closed in the year of 1835. Later in 1894 it was renovated and opened. In 1961, it was again renovated completely by the last Governor General of Goa Vassalo de Silva. And then was again opened to public.
It was built by Alfonso de Albuquerque as a tribute to the revered Portuguese saint. On the Saint's Feast Day, Every year, St. Anthony’s statue is carried out in a procession which attracts a lot of visitors from all around the globe.
The Royal Chapel boasts of a marvelous architecture. Built in the shape of a semi circle, it has a semi-circular domed entrance along with twisted pilasters. It had captivating interiors, displaying intense ornamentation and clerestory windows. It has a stunning altar as well. There are many paintings such as those of four frescoes and Our Lady of fever adorning the walls of the chapel.
You can visit throughout the week between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and in evenings from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. There is no entry fee.
Once you are there, you can explore various other tourist spots as well. Some of the nearby attractions are Church and Monastery of St Augustine, Museum of Christian Art, Chapel of St Catherine, etc.
