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== Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
Loutolim is among | Loutolim is among Goa’s delightful villages, with lush green paddy fields and tranquil village roads that lie under a canopy of forest trees.<ref name="inngoa.com"/> Architectural relics of Goa’s grand Portuguese heritage can be seen around the unhurried village of Loutolim, some 10 km northeast of Margao.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/goa/loutolim|title=Loutolim travel - Lonely Planet|last=Planet|first=Lonely|website=Lonely Planet|language=en|access-date=2018-05-08}}</ref> The centre of the village is the majestic whitewashed Church of Salvador do Mundo (Saviour of the World), one of Goa's most impressive [[Mannerism|Mannerist]] [[Romanesque Revival architecture|Neo-Roman]]-style churches built in 1586.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goaholidayguide.com/churches/saviour-of-the-world-church-goa.php|title=Saviour of the World Church, Goa|website=www.goaholidayguide.com|language=en|access-date=2018-05-08}}</ref> | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
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== Attractions == | == Attractions == | ||
*'''Ancestral Goa''': a theme park called 'Ancestral Goa' has been built in Loutolim. | *'''Ancestral Goa Big Foot''': a theme park called 'Ancestral Goa' has been built in Loutolim. Depicting Goan culture and preserving the grassroots of the humble state of Goa. Designed as a walk through village, with cobble stoned streets leading to and from life-sized displays, allowing the viewer an overview of the symbiotic relationship between man and nature including a frozen demonstration of the traditional method of cashew feni distillation. | ||
*'''[[Big Foot Museum| | *'''[[Big Foot Museum|Saint Mira Bai]]''': Sant Mirabai is a 14m x 5m record setting monolith, a low relif design on laterite rock sculpted by Maendra Alvares of Loutolim, Goa in 1994 Sant Mirabai is a 14m x 5m record setting monolith, a low relif design on laterite rock sculpted by Maendra Alvares of Loutolim, Goa in 1994, made its way to the Limca Book of Records, Unique World Records, India Book of Records, World Records India, Assets Records. | ||
. “Sangam “ : a sculpture depicting the confluence of various religions | |||
*'''Miranda Mansion''': One of the old [[Goan]] houses, owned by families such as the Mirandas are sometimes opened for public viewing. | *'''Miranda Mansion''': One of the old [[Goan]] houses, owned by families such as the Mirandas are sometimes opened for public viewing. | ||
*'''''Casa Alvares''''': A large traditional [[Architecture of Portugal|Portuguese]] house which had been the home of a wealthy Portuguese family for several generations. The house contained many old home furnishings. | *'''''Casa Alvares''''': A large traditional [[Architecture of Portugal|Portuguese]] house of over 250 years which had been the home of a wealthy Portuguese family for several generations. The house contained many old home furnishings. | ||
*'''Figueirdo mansion:''' Built in 1590, the Figueiredo Mansion pre-dates the [[Taj Mahal]] by decades. It was designed by Jesuit priests from nearby [[Rachol Seminary]]. The impressive mansion is now open as a museum and also hosts an inn.<ref name=":0" /> | *'''Figueirdo mansion:''' Built in 1590, the Figueiredo Mansion pre-dates the [[Taj Mahal]] by decades. It was designed by Jesuit priests from nearby [[Rachol Seminary]]. The impressive mansion is now open as a museum and also hosts an inn.<ref name=":0" /> | ||