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Goa
Places to visit
Old Goa
Once the capital of the vast eastern empire of the Portuguese, Old Goa is now a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Old Goa has some magnificent Portuguese cathedrals. The most popular and famous of Goa's churches is, of course, The Basilica of Bom Jesus, built in the 16th century, which has the body of St.Francis Xavier enshrined in an ornate silver casket. Se Cathedral is the biggest in Goa. St. Cajetan Church is built in the style of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Other churches worth visiting are Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Church of Lady of Rosary and Nunnery of St. Monica. ...more
Temples
The Temple of Shri Mangesh, a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located on a hillock at Priol - in Ponda Taluka. Though small, the temple has an air of distinct elegance and its lofty white tower is a landmark of the countryside. Also visit the Shantadurga Temple and Shri Ramnath Temple.
Dudhsagar Waterfall
Dudhsagar Waterfall lies in the East of Goa. This is a pleasant motorable journey crossing over streams in thick jungle till you reach the place where water falls from the mountain into the lake and you can have a swim. You can also see a lot of monkeys but have to very careful that your belongings, especially food stuff is well out of their sight and reach.
Fort Aguada
This fort was built by the Portuguese in 1612 and was once one of the main bastions at the entrance into the Mandovi river. It has a church, a lighthouse and barracks (Aguada Jail) along the beachside. Sinquerim is the beach that lies below the fort. There are various water sport facilities at the southern end of the beach.
Ponda
At Ponda, one can visit the temples of Lord Mangesh, Lord Nagesh, Lord Ganapati, Lord Ramnath and the Goddesses Mahalasa and Shantdurga. There are regular buses from Panjim and Margao to Ponda.
Vasco-Da-Gama
Vasco Da Gama lies on the narrow western tip of the Marmagao peninsula, overlooking the mouth of the Zuari River. Acquired by the Portuguese in 1543, it was formerly among the busiest ports on India's west coast, and it remains a key shipping center, with container vessels and iron-ore barges. The Marmagao Harbor, one of India's few natural harbors is 4 kms from Vasco at one end. And Goa's only airport, Dabolim is also 4 kms from Vasco. There are regular buses from Panjim and Margao to Vasco.
Beaches
Calangute, Colva, Baga, Vagator, Anjuna, Candolim, Dona Paula, Bogmalo, Miramar, Bambolim, Sinquerim, Palolem, Agonda, Mabor, Cavelossim, Varca, Benaulim, ...more
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