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Places of Archaeological Interest:
Goa was rules in Pre-historic times, and also after recorded history by a maze of
dynasties, which has left Goa with a wide heritage of archaeological and
architectural specimen's.
Some places of interest are:- Statue of Abbe Faria the Mystic, Arvalem Caves,
Gate of College of St. Paul -Old Goa, Gate of Palace of Adil Shah -Old Goa,
General Light House at Aguada, Tambdi Surla Temple, Shiva Temple -Chandor,
Buddhist Caves - Rivona, Buddhist Caves -Lamgao.
Viceroy's Arch :
One of the Gates of Adil Shah's Fort, it was renovated by Portuguese and was
the gateway of Goa for the Portuguese Governors, Viceroy used to disembark at
this place.
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 | Museums & Art Galleries:
Archaeological Museum and Portrait
Gallery of Goa, Old Goa.
Archives Museum of Goa., Panjim.
Galleries at Se Cathedral, St. Francis of Assisi Convent &
Basilica Of
Bom Jesus.
Ancestral Goa :
From the dream of an artist to
becoming a major tourist attraction, the project has come along way
since 1994 when it was opened to the public. Today an average of 250
tourists visit the site everyday during the holiday season and 150
during the off season. Besides artists, students, teachers, nature
lovers, environmentalists and others frequent the site often.
The Govt. of Goa has acknowledged the project as the "Most
Innovative and Unique Project in Goa's Tourism Industry". The
Education Dept. has also recommended it as a "Very Educative
Centre" for students.
Tambdi Surla Mahadeva Temple :
The structure of the 13th century Mahadeva Temple at Tambdi Surla is the only
surviving evidence of the glorious Kadamba Dynasty in Goa. Besides being
historically interesting, it's also visually striking. The temple appears to
have survived the ravages of both the Muslim and Portuguese invaders by the
virtue of its incredibly isolated location. It's not amply clear why this
particular spot was chosen against other accessible places in or around Goa.
There's no evidence of any major settlement nearby. In addition, the temple
has been constructed of black basalt, which is not available anywhere in Goa,
thereby weaving a thick shroud of mystery around the origins of this temple
and it's history.
The clarity of the designs on the stone is a testimony not
only to the skill of the artisans, but also to the quality of the rock that
was imported for the construction. The temple is about 13 kms north of Molem,
and a trip out to it, along the quiet country lanes, is an experience not to
be missed.
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