OUR LADY OF MOUNT MARY CHURCH (MOTIER)

OUR LADY OF MOUNT MARY CHURCH,OLD GOA-GOA

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount has a very interesting history. It was built by Alfonso de Albuquerque after his victory over the Goan Muslim ruler Yusuf Shah in 1510. Twice reconstructed and renovated in 2001, it stands in its pristine environment attracting many from around the world.

Alfonso de Albuquerque first launched his attack on Adil Shah to take possession of Goa in March 1510. His attempts were thwarted by them. Alfonso de Albuquerque launched his second attack .on November 25, 1510 successfully claiming the land. He had realized the importance of the lofty lookout on the hill and the strategic location of the mount.

The chapel of Our Lady of the Mount was built many years after the conquest of Goa to mark the places where Adil Shah's artillery had taken position. An old temple on the spot gave way to to the church. The Portuguese Archaeological Committee placed an inscription on marble in 1931 saying, “Here the Mohammedan artillery stood against Alfonso de Albuquerque to retake Goa in May 1510.”

HILL TOP VIEW FROM MOUNT MARY CHURCH. ENTIRE OLD GOA VILLAGE WITH MANDOVI RIVER CAN BE SEEN.

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