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Monuments/
Fort & Palace/ Historical Palace in Goa
Aguada Fort
Fort of Aguada is situated in the north of Goa, 18 km from Panaji.
The Fort of Aguada was built by the Portuguese to control the
entry of the enemy into River Mandovi and to protect old Goa from
attacks. The fortification skirts the seashore. From the ramparts
of Fort Aguada, you can get a fantastic view of the golden beaches
running right up to the borders of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
At the center of the fort is a circular lighthouse tower which was
built in 1864. If you can manage to reach the top of the
lighthouse, then you can catch some excellent view of the Cabo Raj
Niwas. The Fort presently houses the central jail.
Cabo Raj Niwas
Cabo Raj Niwas, built in 1540 AD, is situated just opposite to
Fort Aguada. This fortress housed the Franciscan monastery during
the 16th century and now Cabo Raj Niwas is the official residence
of the governor of Goa.
Cabo Fort (Raj Bhavan)
9 km from Panaji, it lies on the peninsula land jutting out in the
Arabian Sea, at Dona Paula. Initially during the Portuguese era, a
Franciscan Convent, was attached to the fort. This later became
Cabo Raj Bhavan and is now the Governor's Palace.
Chapora Fort
Goa Chapora Fort is situated near the Anjuna beach in Goa. The
Chapora Fort gives a splendid view of the Anjuna and Vagator
beaches. The fort has been well preserved except for a few
interesting ruins. Once, it was a domain of the Muslim rulers
before the Portuguese wrested it.
Teracol Fort in Goa
It was a key Portuguese fort for the defense of Goa, on the north
side of the estuary of the Teracol River, the most northern
boundary of Goa. Hyped as one of the state's most atmospheric
historic monuments, it turns out to be little more than a down at
heel country house recently converted into a low-key luxury hotel.
Decorative turrets and dry moat with commanding views of the
estuary and ocean mark the fort.
Mormugoa Fort
This fort near the internationally famous Mormugao Harbour was
built to protect the harbour situated near the Vasco da Gama town.
Its work started in 1624. It covered an area of six miles in
circumference, contained towering bulwarks, three magazines, five
prisons, a chapel and quarters for the guard. It had 53 guns and a
garrison with 4 officers, and was an important fortress on the
western coast.
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