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Silva Mansion
Silva Mansion, Margao
The house was commissioned in the second half of the 18th century by Ignacio Santana da Silva, an eminent personality of the time.
The bustling commercial capital acquires its unique architectural character due to the grand Indo-Portuguese homes
that adorn this township. Borda, a suburb not far from the city centre has the majestic Palacio Santana da Silva
towering up.
From the original Seven Gabled house, as it was called, now only three gables remain. The house was commissioned in the second half of the 18th century by Ignacio Santana da Silva, an eminent personality of the time.
It is the only palatial home to have steeply-inclined folded roofs. The façade displays careful treatment of the pilaster design, the pediments over the windows reveal a formal and decorative work in the purest Goan tradition.
As you enter, the staircase takes you up to the beautiful Baroque and Rococo styled chapel placed in the centre of the house.
The rest of the layout developed around a large interior court. As you walk along the main façade, there are three beautiful reception rooms. Then a fourth on the Western side.
You can still admire the frescos on the walls inside, along with the formidable collection of 18th century furniture.
Weekend Gateways
October 19, 2016Vazra Sakla Falls
October 22, 2016Fort Tiracol
October 19, 2016Dudhsagar Waterfalls
October 19, 2016Splashdown Waterpark
October 19, 2016Netravali Falls
October 19, 2016Froggyland Water World
October 25, 2016San Thome Museum
November 10, 2016Gitanjali Art Gallery
November 11, 2016Shree Shantadurga temple, Kavlem, Ponda
November 8, 2016Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts
October 21, 2016Anjuna Beach
October 21, 2016Casa dos colacos
October 21, 2016Vagator Beach
October 21, 2016Pinto de Rosario mansion
November 10, 2016Carlo Menze Art Gallery
October 21, 2016Calangute Beach
October 15, 2016Mandovi River
October 25, 2016Indian Naval Aviation Museum
October 25, 2016Ashvek Vintage Car Museum
November 11, 2016Convent of Santa Monica, Old Goa
October 18, 2016Xendrem Beach Goa
October 18, 2016Kakolem Beach Goa
October 24, 2016Corjuem Fort
October 19, 2016Rivona Waterfall
November 11, 2016Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa
November 11, 2016Shri Mangueshi Temple, Mangeshi
November 11, 2016Shri Nageshi Maharudra Temple
October 18, 2016Chapora River Goa India
October 21, 2016Agonda Beach
November 11, 2016Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim
October 19, 2016Sada waterfall
October 21, 2016Baga Beach
October 19, 2016Arvalem Waterfall, Goa
October 25, 2016Museum of Goa
November 11, 2016Shri Kamakshi Temple, Shiroda
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