Houses of Goa, a very unique and amazing place located in Torda, Salvador do Mundo, Porvorim. This museum presents a stunning exterior and interior design has given that it was architected by the renowned Gerard da Cunha. The design of the Houses of Goa befits its stature as a place that houses artefacts that depict the history of architecture in Goa. The displays present interesting facts about European and Portuguese building practices during colonial times. The renowned Mario Gallery displaying the paintings of Goa’s legendary painter Mario Mirando is here. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 7.30 pm and the entrance fee is INR 100 for adults and INR 25 for children.
The speciality of this museum is that it changes your perceptions of the traditional homes you see in Goa. After visiting this museum you understand why these homes were built in this fashion and the purpose behind it.
Distance:
5.6km from Panaji KTC Bus Stand via Betim-Pomburpa Highway – 13mins
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