Goa is a holiday
destination not only for the beach lovers and adventure seekers but also for
the enthusiasts of the heritage and culture. There are several marks and
monuments exhibiting the treasure of Goan history. If you have early taken a
beach tour and imagining for experiencing something different in the beach
land, heritage Trip to Goa will be
the excellent idea to consider for your next vacations. You can customize your Goa tour packages
to include all destinations what you are interested in seeing. Go Goa and indulge
into a sojourn and discover its rich heritage by taking a trip to these
destinations.
1.
Old Goa
Old Goa has found a place
in the UNESCO World Heritage Site to being the house of diverse magnificent
churches and cathedrals. The former Portuguese capital of the region before
Panjim, a trip to old Goa will bring to you many Archeological Museum, Portrait
Galley as well as give you a glimpse of the alluring architectural beauty of
Hindu Temples.
2.
Fort
- Goa
has well-preserved seventeenth-centuries Portuguese Fort named
"Aguada". Overlooking the Arabian see, this fort is located next
to the Candolim beach and popular to have the lighthouse as well. There
are some other rugged forts scattered along Goa’s coast and rivers such as
Chapora Fort, Reis Magos Fort, or the Teracol Fort, you must pay a visit
during your heritage trip in coastal country.
3.
Fontainhas
Fontainhas in Goa is the
heritage area and the India’s only Latin Quarter where the influence of
Portuguese still easily witnessed. Located just about 1 km far to the capital
city of Panaji, a journey to the narrow streets and tile-roofed houses is the
best discovered on foot and feels like a walk in the pretty street in a
European city.
4.
Houses
of Goa museum
If you are a fan of Goan
Architecture, you can’t miss a visit to Houses of Goa museum. This museum
stands out for its ship-like appearance that was created by a well-known local architect
Gerard da Cunha. This heritage building illuminates the history of Goa
architecture and illustrates the beauty of Indo-Portuguese Houses of Goa.
5.
Chandor
Chandor is a small village
in South Goa and it is situated on the banks of the river Kushavati. You will
explore the lavish lifestyle of colonial Goa’s land-owners. Chandor once get
the international repute due to being the great capital, where trade and
commerce flourished.
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