Nearby Attractions in Goa

Nearby Attractions in Goa

Goa is famous for its exotic beaches and Portuguese architectural magnificence. There are more than dozen beaches in Goa and these beaches are noted for their beauty, calm environment and lovely atmosphere. There are some colonial buildings worth visiting in Goa. These nearby attractions attract more and more people from all over India and abroad.

Last Updated: 01/07/2012

• Archaeological Museum

  North Goa, Goa

  Distance from Goa :44 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :0h, 50 m

  The archaeological museum at Goa was established in the year 1964 and was renovated in 1981. This museum is located within the premises of the St. Francis of Assisi church and has 8 galleries that consist of the objects belonging to the prehistoric and early historic period. The museum has the portr...

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• Archives Museum Goa

  Panaji, Goa

  Distance from Goa :55 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :1h, 3 m

  Archives Museum is situated in the Patto Plaze near the Ourem creek in Goa. The size of the museum is imposing. But it does not contain much valuables inside and the collection is very less when compared to the size. Temple sculpture, hero stones and other artifacts of colonial era are found inside....

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• Adil Shah Palace

  North Goa, Goa

  Distance from Goa :44 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :0h, 50 m

  Adil Shah Palace is one of the most prominent buildings which served as the residence of the Portuguese governors until 1695. This was deserted in 18th century due to the outbreak of an epidemic and was then demolished in 1820. There is only the gate that remains here at present and this was Brahmin...

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• Aguada Fort

  Goa

  Distance from Goa :67 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :1h, 26 m

  Aguada Fort was constructed in the year 1612 in Goa and it served as the reference point for the vessels that come from Europe during those times. Aguada means water and the crews of ship pass by stop here to fill fresh water. There is a four storey light house on the fort and this was constructed i...

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• Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

  Goa

  Distance from Goa :20 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :0h, 24 m

  Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the northeast of the Usgao Tisk village in North Goa and this sanctuary is a small wildlife reserve in Goa. The sanctuary spreads over an area of 80 square kilometers and some of the animals found here sambar, gaur, jackal, deer, wild boar and black faced lan...

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• Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

  Sanguem Taluk, Goa

  Distance from Goa :20 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :0h, 32 m

  Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Sanguem Taluk of Goa and there are many ancient temples located in this place. This is also called Mollem Game Sanctuary and this spreads over an area of 107 square kilometers. Some of the species of plants found here are Terminalia, Lagerstoemia,...

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• Cabo Palace

  Panaji, Goa

  Distance from Goa :35 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :1h, 1 m

  Cabo Palace which is also called Cabo Fort was built in 1540 and was located opposite the Fort Aguada. This was later made into the official residence of the Governor of Goa. There is a small chapel dedicated to Our Virgin Lady of the Cape. This palace is at present known as Raj Bhavan. The collecti...

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• Chapora Fort

  Vagator, Goa

  Distance from Goa :72 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :1h, 31 m

  Chapora Fort is located on the banks of the river Chapora and was situated here even before the arrival of Portuguese into Goa. The fort changed many hands and in 1683, it became the base camp of Prince Akbar who wanted to put an end to the Portuguese rule over this place. The fort was then rebuilt ...

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• Marmagao Fort

  Goa

  Distance from Goa :65 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :1h, 18 m

  Marmagao Fort is located near Varca beach and has a circumference of about 10 kilometers. The first stone of the fortress was laid in 1624. It has three magazines, five prisons, quarters for the guard and a chapel and also has two beautiful fountains. This is one of the important forts that speak ab...

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• Terekhol Fort

  Goa

  Distance from Goa :108 km;

  Time to Reach from Goa :2h, 13 m

  Terekhol Fort is located at the northern tip of Goa at the banks of River Terekhol. It could be reached by the car ferry from Querim. The fort has guns, barrack and chapel. The fort had great importance in the maritime defenses of the place. The fort was revamped in 1764 and was under the control of...

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