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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