ALFAMA
The Portuguese called Goa… golden Goa. It was a link to the outside world. The main port for activity. And now the chef’s at Cidade De Goa have taken their signature restaurant Alfama and made its preparations on the menu with Goan masalas and ingredients as the center or the link to the gourmet’s tastebuds. […]
LEMON TREE AMARANTE BEACH RESORT
Located on Candolim Beach in North Goa, the resort is just 250 meters from the beach. The resort has been designed to evoke the poetry, history and romance of 15th century Portugal. It creates an ambience which is visually stunning – with medieval oil paintings, artifacts, tile work, heraldry and stained glass set amidst a […]
HISTORY OF GOA
Goa has since ancient times been one of the gateways to India. All throughout history, Goa has seen many a prince and potentate, merchant and mendicant, saint and soldier pass through its portals. They came, bringing their cultures and traditions with them, and consequently influenced the evolution of Goa’s culture and history. The earliest reference […]
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. Catherine of Alexandria. […]
