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The beaches, religious monuments, historical monuments, wildlife and
bird sanctuaries, art galleries and museums and the towns and villages of
yesteryears comprise of today's dream destination Goa.
The Goa tour can incorporate the following tourist places
in Goa :
Beaches in Goa
The 105kms long Konkan coast of Goa is dotted with numerous beaches
divided into the north and south region of Goa. These beaches remain
undisturbed and untampered by the urban pollution and provide you ultimate
relaxation and tranquility. The beaches in North Goa cover Anjuna, Baga,
Vagator, Sinquerim, Candolim, Calangute, Morjim and Arambol beaches.
Colva,
Benaulim, Cavelossim, Varca, Velsao, Majorda, Betalbatim, Mobor and Betul
are the beaches lying in South Goa. The Majorda beach is the largest one
with a stretch of 20 kms connecting it to the Cabo de Rama. There are also
massage centers, gyms, swimming pools, Internet cafes, nightclubs, etc. by
the beachside.
Churches in Goa
The Church of Our Lady of Rosary on Monte Santo in Old Goa is the oldest
surviving Church in Goa built in 1510 - 1550 AD. Again in old Goa, Basilica
of Bom Jesus; the Se Cathedral; Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception;
the Church of St Cajetan; the Augustine Church of Our Lady of Grace and
Rachol Seminary built in 1550 - 1660 AD belong to the Baroque period, which
coincided the Renaissance period in Europe.
Church of St Francis of Assisi
at Old Goa, one of the famous churches of Goa was built in 1660 - 1760 AD
known to be the Indian Baroque Period.
Forts in Goa
The most famous forts in Goa include the Aguada Fort, the largest
Portuguese fort in Goa, built in 1609-12 to fortify Old Goa; Cabo da Rama
fort associated with the epic of Ramayana where Lord Rama spent few days
with Sita during his exile from Ayodhya; Chapora Fort near Mapusa, built in
1617 by the Portuguese on a Muslim site and Terekhol Fort on the Terekhol
River built by Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle in the 17th century.
Museums in Goa
The popular museums and art galleries in Goa are the State Archaeology
Museum in Panaji opened on 29th Sept 1977 with seven galleries namely the
Banerji Art Gallery, the Religious Expression Gallery, Sculpture Gallery,
the Contemporary Art Gallery and the Western Bronzes Gallery, the Christian
Art Gallery and the Cultural Anthropology Gallery.
A vast collection of more
than 8000 objects includes wooden objects, bronzes, paintings,
anthropological objects, clay models, sculptures, manuscripts, numismatic
collection etc.
Temples in Goa
Goa,inhabits numerous ancient Hindu temples which in themselves narrate a
history of Portuguese domination & are a witness of the changing times. A
visit to these temples fills one with the feelings of spirituality, purity
and sanctity. The simplicity of architecture and natural beauty are the main
eye-catchers.
Entertainment in Goa
Goa is a place, where fun & frolic never ends, whether it is break of the
dawn or dusk, midnight or noon. A wide variety of options available for the
amusement, makes it afavorite amongst the tourists Nightclubs and
discothèques makes nightlife in Goa exciting. A large number of bars,
restaurants, casinos & eating outlets double the enjoyment.
Following Goa Tourist Destinations
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