While the Churches and Convents of Old Goa have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, among this vast complex there are a few lesser-known monuments as well. To the east, there is a small secluded hill. A road leads to the top of the hill where ancient ruins exist. This building was called the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites. According to experts, it was designed in 1619 by the Carmelites from Italy, who were looking to establish a foundation for their order in Goa. Today, the ruins of the…
