Dominican Monastery Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Landmark

Dominican Monastery, located in the coastal town of Daman, India, is a significant historical and religious landmark. Founded by the Dominican Order of monks during the Portuguese colonial era, this once-flourishing monastery epitomizes the rich cultural and religious tapestry that characterizes Daman. Despite lying in ruins, the Dominican Monastery still retains an aura of bygone splendor and serenity. With its imposing façade and architectural elements such as arched windows and intricately carved doorways, the monastery is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistic heritage of the period. Overgrown with foliage and worn by time, the ruins evoke a sense of nostalgia and are a poignant reminder of the impermanence of human endeavors. As well as being a draw for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts, the monastery serves as a hauntingly beautiful backdrop for photographers and a place of quiet introspection for visitors.

Top 5 Reviews on Dominican Monastery

karthikr906

Wrote on 29th Oct, 2019

Ruins

The Dominican monastery can be best viewed from the walls of the fort. Walked around the place on the fort walls and then by the gardens, we got some nice views of Arabian sea and the Dominican monast..

TravelModeOn

Wrote on 28th Aug, 2019

Average

Average place to hangout and spend time , some reconstruction going there when i visited this place.

Abhijeetkini

Wrote on 23rd May, 2019

Trip back in time

This place is hardly visited by tourists i guess, because when we headed here, we were literally the ONLY people there. This place reeks of history, of things that were. These are generally ruins but ..

piyushach

Wrote on 24th Nov, 2018

Just a Skeletal Structure

The Monastery as of now is just a skeletal structure of few arches and few walls. The ground has been developed into a lawn and some good looking and tended trees which gives a contrast to the otherwi..

Akhil1702

Wrote on 14th Nov, 2018

Worth a visit

If you're into history, you can check out the Monastery. Old ruins mostly but worth one time visit when in Daman

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