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The ruins of a 17th-century church complex in Old Goa, featuring a massive 46-meter high laterite tower. A key part of Goa's UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The St. Augustine Tower is the striking remnant of the once-grand Church of Our Lady of Grace, part of a vast Augustinian monastery complex. Located atop Monte Santo (Holy Hill) in Old Goa, the tower is all that remains of a church that was once considered one of the largest in Goa. Today, visitors see a single, imposing 46-meter-high laterite tower standing against the sky. The surrounding grounds contain the excavated ruins and foundations of the church and convent, allowing you to trace the layout of this massive historical structure.
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Monte Santo, Velha Goa, Near Church of St. Cajetan, Old Goa (Velha Goa), Goa, Goa, India
Air
Goa's Dabolim Airport (GOI) is the nearest airport, located about 26 km away (approx. 45-60 minutes by taxi). The new Manohar International Airport, Mopa (GOX) is about 37 km away.
Train
Karmali (KRMI) is the closest railway station, just 3 km from Old Goa. However, major stations with better connectivity are Madgaon (MAO) at 35 km and Vasco da Gama (VSG) at 27 km.
Road
Old Goa is well-connected by road. It is located about 10 km from Panjim, the state capital. You can hire a taxi, auto-rickshaw, or rent a scooter/bike to reach the site easily from anywhere in North Goa.
Local Transport
Local buses from Panjim are a cheap and frequent option. Auto-rickshaws and motorcycle pilots are widely available for hire. Renting a scooter is a popular way for tourists to explore Old Goa and its surroundings at their own pace.
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