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MARMAGOA
Well, leaving the dramatics aside,
Marmagoa was the site that was first chosen to be
the capital of the Portuguese Empire. This is why, in
1685, the construction of the fort started along with
the founding of a township.
A Ruined History
Marmagoa was the site that was first chosen to be
the capital of the Portuguese Empire. This is why, in
1685, the construction of the fort started along with
the founding of a township. The Viceroy even moved to
Marmagoa in 1703, but the Maratha warriors (term used
for Shivaji and other Hindus originating from
Maharashtra, who fought against foreign rulers)
attacked the site repeatedly, and Old Goa was made the
capital instead.
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The Port Town
Thus, Marmagoa is more or less the Fatehpur Sikri of
Goa, minus the monuments, of course. But with the
harbour starts another lore. The port is one of India's
finest natural harbours. If one wants to extricate
oneself from the beaches, a sunset walk around the
harbour can be a pleasant change.
Places to see
Marmagao Fort: This fort near the internationally
famous Marmagoa Harbour was built to protect the harbour
situated near the Vasco da Gama town.
Varca Beach: If one staying in Benaulim, one is
bound at some point to visit Varca: the row of beached
wooden fishing boats 2-km south of Benaulim.
How to reach :
By Air : Dabolim, Goa's airport, lies on top of a rocky plateau,
4-km southeast of Vasco da Gama.
By Rail : The nearest railway station is situated at Vasco da Gama.
By Road : Arriving by bus from Panjim or Margao, one'll be dropped
off to the situated interestate Kadamba Terminus, 3-km
east of the town centre from Vasco. From Vasco one can
catch ferries to reach Margao harbour.
Luxury Holiday India offers information on Marmagoa
in Goa India and online Booking facility of
Marmagoa in Goa India India.
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