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Rachol Seminary

Rachol, Margao, India
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Margao
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Religious Sites
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Bangalore, India
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Visit if you are in the area. Its located some 10 KMs from Margao. A place to see if you are staying near Colva. Can be passed if you are in North Goa or farther. More

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Kuwait
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

This place is a little treasure- but it really depends on what you are looking for. You get a taste of the quiet life and the seminary sometimes have a feni brew (from what I remember) Its a lovely little place and a scenic green route to get there More

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Margao, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
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excellent location ....situated at bank of borim river in a quiet village atmosphere... one of the few seminaries by portuguese. please make sure you have made your travel arrangement coz public transport is poor. bikes on hire are available from margao city around 3 km from rachol seminary More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

This is one of the places where you can find the origin of Christianity in Goa, India. Historical, having museum and underground tunnels is a must to watch along with the underground water tank which has dangerous looking stairs. More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

Nothing much to see in the Rachol seminary as most of the artefacts have been shifted to Old Goa. However the surrounding area is beautiful. take a ride down further to the end of the road to the old ferry point. sit down next to the river and watch the fish eagles and barges sail down the river. very peaceful More

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Alta, Norway
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2010
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The seminary was a big surprise, and was less known by the locals and guides in Goa. Located out on the countryside in peaceful surroundings, the church and seminary still stands with pride - 450 years after it was built. It's an awesome feeling to walk around in the seminary while you get information on the rooms, the church, the... More

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