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Old Goa

Panaji, India
As featured in 3 days in Goa
Ranked #4 of 37 attractions in Panaji
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods
Fee: No
Traveler Description: You can visit Old Goa like the Portuguese Viceroys, so first go to Viceroy`s Arch. Vasco da Gamas sculpture looks to the river. The arch was built... more »
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Bangalore, India
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Goa on a different note I have been a frequent traveller to Goa in the past but somehow did not visit this lovely coastal State for almost a decade. This time however the trip was purely to visit our ancestral temples. Goa and Temples may not rhyme well since it is better known for its beaches, churches and now Casinos.... More

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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Wonderfully maintained old churches, places, houses etc. To experience real Goa then go to Old Goa! Make sure your driver shows you also the hidden places like St. Mary Chapel on the hill etc. More

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Kentisbury, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

the church was 500 years old + it was very beautiful inside.. a must visit.. More

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chesterfield derbyshire england
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

there are lots of churches all worth a visit especially to see the body of St Francis Xavier over 500 yrs old and still intact, beautiful old part of Goa More

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huddersfield
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Although i know this is the far east and poverty is here,The one thing that spoils goa is its airport its not the staff or lack of facilities but the,begging. It is in very rich supply and on arrival at the airport as soon as you identfy your case please watch your backs and step as you are crowded by... More

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Paradise Island, New Providence Island
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Really educational visit to the churches... enjoyed immensly More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

If you fancy a bit of culture this is a very pleasant place to walk around and take pictures More

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Mumbai
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Went you go there there are 2 churches facing each other that you can visit, one the Basilica of Bom Jesus has the body of St. Xavier and is totally built of RED stones, It is beautifully maintained till date. The other church has an amazing museum which very few know about More

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Nagpur, India
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

its a really peaceful charming place full of old, beautiful houses, dream like roads fringed by tall coconut trees, historical churches....also has a very interesting museum holding fascinating artworks from all over India. More

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Canada
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167 reviews 167 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012
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There is so little left of Old Goa that is isn't worth visiting on its own. As part of a tour of the churches it is worth stopping to see it, but not on its own. Guides will take you to a restored building that is a front for vendors of high priced antiques, carpets and jewellery. More

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