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Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery
Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (No lunch break). Closed on Fridays. Entry Fee: Rs. 5 per person above 15 years.
Attractions in North Goa
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Chapora Fort
Chapora was originally built by Adil Shah of Bijapur. Later the fort was reconstructed by the Portuguese who almost completely redesigned the fort, leaving almost nothing of the original structure. It is located near the Chapora river and is built of red laterite. It lies in…
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Chorao Island
The Tiswadi island of Chorao is situated 5 kms from Panaji. The earliest settlers of the island were 10 families of the Goud Saraswat Brahmins. The people of the island are today known as the Chodankars. The island was earlier called Chudamani, which means ‘stunning precious…
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Church of Nossa Senhora, Saligao
This striking example of Gothic architecture is located in Saligao, which used to be the Nagoa parish chaplaincy. The foundation stone of this church was laid in 1867. Construction took seven years to complete and was finished in 1873. Upon completion of construction, the…
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Deshprabhu House
One can check the credentials of this house. Legitimacy proven, one can look at your own reflection in the lancet windows of European style building on the right and face the Hindu temple set in a garden of roses up front. Clearly a house that takes you to an era when Goan…
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Dr.salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
This is Goa’s only bird sanctuary, 1.8 Sq Km in area. A variety of local and migratory birds can be found on this island. From Panaji , one needs to take a bus or a cab to the Ribandar ferry wharf and then take a ferry across the Mandovi river to the island of Chorao. The…
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Galleries at Se Cathedral St. Francis of Assisi Convent & Basilica of Bom Jesus
Timings: Weekdays 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm Sundays 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
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Monkey Business
This is a newly opened studio that specializes in ceramic and pottery designing. Located in a beautiful old bungalow, it is the brainchild of two NID (National Institute of Design) graduates, Thomas and Pattu, who recently moved to Goa. They create both art ware and utility…
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Our Lady of Miracles, Mapusa
This church is located about 2 kilometres east of the main Mapusa bazaar. Constructed in 1594, it was originally dedicated to St. Jerome. It was almost destroyed in 1961 when retreating Portuguese forces set fire to it on their way out of Goa. It was renovated soon after and…
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Se Cathedral, Old Goa
This majestic 16th century church is a monument to the Roman Catholic rule in Goa during the Portuguese occupation. It is one of the most ancient and celebrated religious buildings in all of Goa. and the largest church in all of Asia. In 1510, on the day of the Feast of St.…
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Shree Gomantak Tirupati Balaji Padmavati Temple
Blessed by Jagadguru Shree Sanucharya Swamigal of Shree Kanchi in kamakoti Peetam and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is located in the temple Circuit of Ponda Taluka, 1 km away from Kundaim on NH 4A at Kunkuliem village in salubrious environment and a visit is spiritually…
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Shree Gomanteshwar Devasthan Brahmapur
It is situated near Ela farm at Old Goa. Mahadev was worshipped during the days of Kadamba Kingdom in Goa. Madan Tirtha Goraksha Math, etc. still remind the glory of the place.
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Shree Mahalaxmi Temple, Bandora
The Mahalaxmi temple is situated in the village of Bandode, about 4 kms from Ponda. It is considered the abode of the original Goddess of the Shakti cult. The Sabhamandap has a gallery of 18 images, out of 24 images of emanatory aspects of Bhagvata sect, which is considered one…
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Shree Shantadurga Devi, Kavlem, Ponda
Situated 33 kms from Panajim, Shree Shantadurga temple has an impressive idol of Goddess Shree Durga who mediated between Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva and stopped the fierceful war going on between the two. She is flanked by Vishnu and Shiva on both the sides. The temples of…
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Shri Brahma Temple
7 kms. from Valpoi, in the village of Brahma Carambolim. This shrine belongs to the 5th century A.D. It is one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma found in India.
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Spice Garden
A permanent fixture on the main Candolim road where restaurants pop up in new avatars every year, Spice Garden, with an indoor Seating area and an outdoor garden area is a good place to visit for a robust meal. A board in front advertises their Giant Crabs,which are the size of…
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Spice Plantations
Location: Ponda, situated in the center of Goa Highlights: Two major spice plantations that produce exotic spices and grind them in a powder form for use. How to Reach: Ponda can be reached easily from Panaji by hiring a taxi or an auto. You can also hire a private van or jeep…
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St. Peter (Igreja de St. Pedro) at Old Goa
This very old church is seen on the way from Panaji to Old Goa. It is believed that this church was erected sometime around 1542 or 1543. Official documents indicate that the cost of construction was borne by the public treasury and not the church. This church is believed by…