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The view from hill top is the most
magnificent when you get a proper glance of Mormugao Harbor and the
beautiful Zuari River. In the history, Pilar was surrounded by great cities
and ports where ships come for a bustling trade.
Location : 11 kms north of Panaji and 19 kms From
Vasco
Attractions : Pilar Seminary, Countryside, Village.
Best Time to Visit : October to March |
Tourist Attractions in Pilar
Pilar Seminary
Set on a small hill just south of the capital city of Panaji, along the
National highway NH17 to Margao and Vasco, the Pilar Seminary is worth
visiting for its quiet ambience, the small but interesting one-room museum
and the spectacular views of the countryside from its location.
Church
The beautiful old Church at the Seminary has an exquisite baroque doorway
made out of carved stone. A niche above the doorway holds a statue of St
Francis of Assissi and the door has on it a carving of two crossed hands,
symbolising Christ and St Francis. The tomb of Fr Agnelo d´Souza, who was
the spiritual director of the seminary (1918-27), lies inside.
The new seminary
which opened in 1942 for training of priests to be sent all over India, lies
at the top of the hill. There is a small museum, which houses fragments of
pottery and temple sculpture excavated from the site including a lion - the
Kadamba symbol, Portuguese coins and a beautiful carving of Mary Magdelene
done in 1733 by a Goan sculptor.
How to Reach
By Air : Dabolim airport is the nearest airport which is situated at
a distance of 39 kms from the Seminary.
By Bus : Tourist can drive down National highway 17 from Panaji till
Goa Velha, and then turn left to Pilar.
Local Transport : Rickshaws and tourist taxis are available here to
take you to the Pilar Seminary.
Following Goa Tourist Destinations
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