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Church is well maintained and the interiors are beautifully done"   architecture and engineering genius of the Portuguese. The intricately   religious edifices of the city, this church reflects colonial influences it
                                                                 "This church is one of the oldest ones in Daman. Beautiful wooden   carved gateways, artistically done up interiors and rosewood altars of   had in the past."
                                                                 carvings done all along, maintained well. Nice place to visit, this   this shrine are at their best, even after several years. Six statues of   Moti Daman also houses St. Paul's Church near to this church. Our
                                                                 church is located inside the fort area. One can have a look at its   revered saints, which are highly aesthetic in appeal, can be found on   Lady of Fatima Convent School runs in its premises. It was one of the
                                                                 history also of other monuments inside the fort."                   the southern entrance of this church."                highest churches in Daman and was visible from far off places in
                                                                                                                                     "This church has a Portuguese architectural style, along with a carved   Daman. But it has a wreckage look now. Without its roof it stands but
                                                                 "If you are in Daman, just have a look. It is very old church. You can see
                                                                                                                                     doorway, decorated interiors and ceiling. There are around six statues   the walls are still stand very high. Restructuring of roof and this high
                                                                 old lamp posts fixed along the road. It is not maintained so good but I



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