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Goa is a delight for fun lovers. One of the major tourist attractions of Goa is the Goa carnival. This is an ideal time to visit Goa. This three-day festival is celebrated since King Momo’s era.

This is the time for fun and frolic and it features colorful processions along with lavish parade. This great Goan celebration encompasses music, song and dance.

Beaches in Goa :

North Goa Circuit

This stretch of beach begins from the base of Fort Aguada to the border of Maharashtra. Sinquerim, Candolim, Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Morjim and Arambol are the beaches covered by the North Goa Circuit.

South Goa Circuit

Stretching from Margao to Cabo de Rama, this includes Velsao, Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim, Mobor and Betul beaches.

Churches in Goa :

The Convent and Church of St Francis and Assisi

A magnificent place of worship during the Portuguese rule, the church is currently a small archaeological museum.

Basilica of Bom Jesus (The Cathedral of Good Jesus)

A fine example of Jesuit architecture, the basilica is in mostly in ruins, but a beautiful remnant of simple elegance. A

The Reis Magos Church

Two of the famous landmarks in Goa are located in the small hamlet of Reis Magos.

Church of Our Lady of Rosary

A little further away from the Basilica of Bom Jesus, atop the Holy Hill, stands the Church of Our Lady Rosary, imposingly watching over the area.

Santana Church

Dedicated to Saint Anne, this church is the best example in Goa to illustrate the colonial era architecture.

Se Cathedral

Among the most prestigious and venerated religious structures in Goa, this 16th century church of the Roman Catholic Order is the largest church in Asia.

St Augustine Tower

Once a part of a magnificent church, this tower stands 46 metres in height, and was the belfry of the church.

Church of St Cajetan

Located between the Se Cathedral and the ruins of the Viceregal Palace, this large and charming church is modelled on the design of the Basilica of St Peter in Rome.

Church of St Paul

Regrettably, the only section remaining of this once impressive sturcture is its facade.

Forts of Goa :

Fort Aguada

The largest and well-preserved defensive stronghold built by the Portuguese, Fort Aguada dates back to the 17th century.

Fort Cabo da Rama

Named after the hero, Rama, of the Hindu epic Ramayana, this fort was built long before the Portuguese arrived in India and captured the best of the country.

Chapora Fort

Built by the Portuguese in 1617, the fort was originally intended to be a border watch post, but was constantly attacked and raided by the Hindu rebels.

Rachol Fort

Located close to the famous Rachol Seminary, the Rachol Fort is mainly a collection of ruins at present.

Mosques in Goa :

Safa Masjid

Safa Masjid is one of the only two 16th century Islamic monuments to survive the Inquisition.

Museums in Goa :

State Archaeology Museum, Panaji

The state museum has seven galleries - the Christian Art Gallery, Banerji Art Gallery, Religious Expression Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, Cultural Anthropology, Contemporary Art Gallery and Western Bronzes Gallery.

Houses of Old Goa :

Salvador Costa Mansion

Architecturally keeping a balance of both worlds, the 19th century mansions are built in Indian style with low pitched tiled roof and wide veranda and European affixtures such as Gothic-style windows and cluster columns.

Solar dos Colacos Mansion

Located between Old Goa and Panjim, on the left bank of River Mandovi, the mansion provides panoramic views of islands and historical churches of Old Goa.

Pinto de Rosario Mansion

More than a taste for elegance and sophistication, the original owners of this mansion seem to have had an odd desire for valuable possessions.