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Goa is a verdant natural paradise bounded on the one side by the foothills
of the Sahyadri range and on the other by the Arabian Sea.
Quaint Indo-Portuguese culture reverberating with Goan cuisine, music and
heritage take you to a state of fantasy and eternal beauty as you step in to
Goa. It is a paradise for both backpackers and leisure seekers. Unending
stretch of pristine beaches kept aside from the hustle bustle city life are
the best places to relax, romance and sink in the beauty of nature.
Portuguese style churches, old forts, historical buildings, flee markets,
all Goa attractions are known for their mesmerizing beauty and stunning
history.
Nearest airport is Goa
International Airport (IATA: GOI, ICAO: VOGO), more commonly known
as Dabolim Airport, is an
international airport located in the city of Dabolim in Goa.
Goa
Attractions
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Chapora Fort
Located 10km from Mapusa, the red-laterite bastion, was built by the
Portuguese in 1617 on the site of an earlier Muslim structure. Intended
as a border watchpost, it fell to various Hindu raiders during the 17th
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Fort Aguada
This is the largest and the best-preserved Portuguese bastion in Goa and
was built in 1609-12, to control the entry into the river Mandovi and to
protect Old Goa from potential enemy attacks.
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Basilica de Bom Jesus
The Bom Jesus Basilica, perhaps Goa's most famous church and among the
most revered by Christians worldwide, is partially in ruins but still a
model of simplicity and elegance, and a fine example of Jesuit
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Church & Convent of St
Francis of Assisi
To the west of the Se Cathedral is the former palace of the Archbishop
that connects the Se Cathedral to the Convent and Church of St. Francis
of Assisi. The structure is built of laterite blocks and is
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Church of Our Lady of
Immaculate Conception
The early church was completely re-built from its foundations in 1619
and this was even considered, taking accountof the still negligible
population of the area and the size of the new church, is a striking
commentary on the religious climateof the time and the wealth available
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Church of Our Lady of the
Rosary and Royal Chapel of St Anthony
Not far to the west of the Basilica of the Bom Jesus is the Holy Hill at
the extremity of which is the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. Built of
laterite and plastered with lime mortar, it has a two-storeyed portico. |
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Goa State Museum
The State of Goa has got long historical and cultural tradition. The
State Museum of Goa is set up, with the aim at centralizing and
preserving antiquities, art objects and objects of cultural importance,
throwing light on the ancient historical and cultural traditions of Goa
and exhibiting them thematically. |
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