MONTE CHURCH
Pilgrimage
Distance (From Panjim (Goa)): 33 Kms
Commonly Visited From: Holy Spirit Church (850 mts)
Trip Duration (From Holy Spirit Church , Including Travel): 30 Mins - 1 Hr
Place Location: Monte Hill, Margao
Transportation Options: Cab / Auto / Rental Bike
Travel Tips: This place is usually visited from Holy Spirit Church (850 mts).
Following places are near by and can be visited from here:
St. Sebastian Church - Aquem (550 mts), Sat Burzan Ghor ( 750 mts)
At a distance of 33 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand, 28 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station and 5 km from Margao Railway Station, Monte Hill is situated in south Goa.
Monte Hill is a hillock in the commercial capital Margao. The prime attraction of this hill is the Chapel of Calcada de Nossa Senhora de Piedade, which is popularly known as Our Lady of Mercy. The Mount Church is a simple whitewashed building, faced by a similarly diminutive piazza cross.
There is a Good tarred road leading to the Monte Hill. Monte Hill is Margao's highest point, which gives the beautiful view of the town. There are benches for sitting where you can feel the cool breeze especially in evenings. It is also a lover's point where you can see many couples.
Every Sunday the church is open for service. On Good Friday the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is enacted on a wooden cross at this chapel. The body of Christ is taken to the Church of the Holy Spirit in a procession. This chapel is known for the only candle light mid-night Christmas mass in Goa.
Timings: 7 AM - 6:30 PM from Mon - Sat and 8 AM - 6:30 PM on Sunday.
