Panjim Heritage Walk
Panjim Heritage Walk
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A walk down memory lane! Starts at Tobacco Square, The Casa De Moeda (Mint House), The Tobacco house, meanders through the ward of Sao Tome, through Corte de Oeteiro to the Catholic dominated precinct of Fontainhas, Chapel Of Saint Sebastian, Welcomheritage Panjim Pousada (a restored 100 year old Hindu home), Welcomheritage The Panjim Inn (an over 100 year old Catholic home, also a heritage hostelry) and finally through the Hindu dominated ward of Mala culminating at Fonte Phoenix.
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Capt_Bhavika
Mumbai, India532 contributions
Sep 2011 • Couples
I tried to find details about this walk and actually did it. i liked it a lot. it shows you the old Portuguese era mansions. though i did it in parts over 2-3 days as i stayed in the same area and i enjoyed a lot.
starting with a Maruti temple above the hills of Altinho, which is beautifully lighted in the night. beneath lies the Spring (1), locals call it a fountain on whose name the area is called as the Fontainhas. then you pass through the ward of Mala (2), turning to the right you would find 'Fundacao Oriente' (3) - a center for cultural learning, where regular courses of arts are run.
coming back to the original track would lead you to much talked heritage hotel properties of Panjim Inn, Panjim Peoples, Panjim Pousada and Cafe' Gitanjali, Velha Goa Galeria (4) - all in a single lane. beautifully maintained in original Portuguese outlook!
next lane has Saint Sebastian Chapel (5) on the left end and with lovely green backdrop of Altinho hills. the whole walk is parallel to the Ourem Creek (6) and a road called Rua De Ourem (7). moving ahead in Fontainhas, you will find many art & artifacts galleries that would attract you. turning right at a square where road ends would lead you to Pato Bridge(8).
keep moving ahead towards right from the square and again turn left to the ward of Sao Tome(9). the lane ends at the Sao Tome Chapel (10) at the Tobacco Square. the tobacco square (11) has the Tobacco house (12) that is now turned to Panjim's main post office and the Mint House - Casa de Moeda (13). and there you can see the giant Mandovi river full of ferry boats over sparkling water.
It is really a walk down Memory lane!
starting with a Maruti temple above the hills of Altinho, which is beautifully lighted in the night. beneath lies the Spring (1), locals call it a fountain on whose name the area is called as the Fontainhas. then you pass through the ward of Mala (2), turning to the right you would find 'Fundacao Oriente' (3) - a center for cultural learning, where regular courses of arts are run.
coming back to the original track would lead you to much talked heritage hotel properties of Panjim Inn, Panjim Peoples, Panjim Pousada and Cafe' Gitanjali, Velha Goa Galeria (4) - all in a single lane. beautifully maintained in original Portuguese outlook!
next lane has Saint Sebastian Chapel (5) on the left end and with lovely green backdrop of Altinho hills. the whole walk is parallel to the Ourem Creek (6) and a road called Rua De Ourem (7). moving ahead in Fontainhas, you will find many art & artifacts galleries that would attract you. turning right at a square where road ends would lead you to Pato Bridge(8).
keep moving ahead towards right from the square and again turn left to the ward of Sao Tome(9). the lane ends at the Sao Tome Chapel (10) at the Tobacco Square. the tobacco square (11) has the Tobacco house (12) that is now turned to Panjim's main post office and the Mint House - Casa de Moeda (13). and there you can see the giant Mandovi river full of ferry boats over sparkling water.
It is really a walk down Memory lane!
Written September 27, 2011
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Abhijit G
Kolkata (Calcutta), India552 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
A walk through the city lanes is just superb and reminds history. Loved the colonial structures, reflected the European culture. The buildings and structures shows the value of Goa and why it is one of the favorite destinations in India. The place is photogenic, one can have some memorable clicks here with the colonial buildings. If you walk a few minutes ahead, you can find houses of Christian families which shows the Goanese style.
Loved the place and suggest this walk through the city to all travelers.
Loved the place and suggest this walk through the city to all travelers.
Written March 13, 2013
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Rounak Agarwal
Kolkata (Calcutta), India67 contributions
Mar 2015 • Business
I feel the best way to know a city is if you walk around it like a local. My herititage walk in Panjim covered Church Square, Fountainhas, GPO, Old Secreteriat and Tobacco Square. This really gives you an insight of the place and speaks volumes about the culture and ambience of Goa. A casual stroll can also turn interesting in the presence of a beautiful surrounding, worth a try.
Written March 26, 2015
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KNoronha
New Delhi, India5 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
My guide knew the community well and they knew him - I found myself nodding to people, chatting to them about their homes and heritage; a very nice touch. I have gone to other historical walks, but this was personal - people shared the eternal conundrum of living in the past while looking toward the future. There was both pride in their heritage as well as a resentment, I felt, in having to perform history and culture for tourists.
The saddest part of this tour was the number of dilapidated and abandoned houses; their owners having left Goa for Bombay or Portugal. If walls could talk, what stories would these houses tell?
The saddest part of this tour was the number of dilapidated and abandoned houses; their owners having left Goa for Bombay or Portugal. If walls could talk, what stories would these houses tell?
Written May 4, 2012
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CHETANsurat
surat117 contributions
Dec 2021
Supb Heritage houses of Goa are typically known for a unique mix of native and Portuguese architecture.
Written December 13, 2021
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GuelphTraveller
Canada1,378 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
As I have said in other reviews Panaji has the potential to be like the Costa Del Sol but is unfortunately more aptly named the Costa Del Garbage. Most place you walk, most rivers you see and most raodsides and greenspaces are not just littered with garbage but it often comes in piles. There is no public garbage collection and no landfill so no place to put it. It is unsightly of course but it will also attract rats and disease. In addtion there is the traffic. Without any stop signs, street lights or police presence as well as a culture that puts pedestrians last there is no such things as a liesurely walk in this city. I was in fact hit by a scooter my second day there. This effetively ruins any tourist ambience that there could be. Otherwise the city has splendid buildings and an interesting culture but so do many other places that also value tourists and offer a nicer atmosphere.
Written October 15, 2015
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Kiran M
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
Our tour guide was professional and friendly. Her knowledge of architecture and culture was amazing. We learnt quite a few things about Panjim and Goa that we'd have missed. The guide was very objective and open to questions. I really recommend the tour for the history, culture and architecture enthusiasts.
I was informed that the tour fees will be used towards charity, especially restoration purposes and the tour guides are mostly volunteers, they have a professional life. I contacted a tour guide and he was away from Goa on business. Although he was out of town, he responded immediately and gave me two options: conduct a tour right after he arrived or contact another guide. I liked the courtesy, professionalism and committment for a social/cultural cause although he's a busy individual.
I was informed that the tour fees will be used towards charity, especially restoration purposes and the tour guides are mostly volunteers, they have a professional life. I contacted a tour guide and he was away from Goa on business. Although he was out of town, he responded immediately and gave me two options: conduct a tour right after he arrived or contact another guide. I liked the courtesy, professionalism and committment for a social/cultural cause although he's a busy individual.
Written January 3, 2014
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DeviLuva
Paradise Island, New Providence Island51 contributions
Oct 2011 • Solo
looks like the city has finally put some money into this project. a trip to Goa would not be complete without coming here
Written April 11, 2012
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review121180
Doha, Qatar8 contributions
Sep 2011 • Solo
Panjim is very good hotel, has ancient and modern feel. Excellent homemade style food. Can have internet facilities? Service needs to improve. Rates is bit on the higher side. Friendly staff and good neat large rooms. Linen and Toilet maintained in good condition.
Written January 25, 2012
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Manish B
Jaipur, India1,354 contributions
Jun 2022
Beautiful Portuguese style house, a must visit place while you are travelling to Goa. A place to click [pictures.
Written August 16, 2022
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Can you please provide phone no. or email for contact to this Heritage walk.
Or else send website address/person contact no..
We are planning to visit Goa next week, we need the same.
Written April 14, 2018
We are holidaying in Goa Feb /march 2016 and just wondered how we would go about booking this walk? , thanks Pam
Written November 21, 2016
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