First Floor

Chronology of World Architecture Encounter with the Outside World Historic Pictorial Records of Goa Glimpses of GoaThe Deshprabhu House The Godinho-Jacques House The Loyola-Furtado House The Miranda House The Silva House The Costa House The Kelekar House

Second Floor

Climate and Architecture Material and Construction China Mosaic Flooring Frescoes and Wall Paintings The Interior Oyster Shell Railings False Ceiling Columns Indo-Portuguese Furniture Eaves Board

Attic Floor

Goan Houses Early Views Helder Carita Casa de Sobrado The Balcao Houses and their setting Tulsi Vrindavan and Crosses Raj Angan Machila

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The Machila

In the olden days the 'Machila' was one of the main means of transport in Goa, for those who could afford it. It meant having four hefty men, in frilly outfits, singing songs, as they carted their typical, heavy weights of Goan society to their destination, either visiting family and friends in nearby villages or even a quick trip to the church for a pow - wow with the saints.



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