Tag: goa heritage
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Rebirth of a Century-Old Bondvol Lake in Goa
After getting completely dry in 2016, the Bondvol or Bondava lake in Goa got a second lease of life when the citizens of Santa Cruz village started a movement to save it from destruction. Have a look: ABOUT BONDVOL / BONDAVA LAKE Bondvol, a 110-year-old natural reservoir in Goa, built during the Portuguese times, was […]
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Exploring Historic Corjuem Fort: Pictures & Virtual Tour
Corjuem fort was built in 1550 and was originally the property of the Bhonsle rulers of Sawantwadi. Portuguese colonists rebuilt the fort in 1705 to boost their defences of Panaji, which had by then become the capital city. It is smaller than the other forts in Goa, but it gives a good view of the […]
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Exploring Remains of Ancient Gopakapattana Port in Goa
Gopakapattana or Gopakpatna, was a prosperous ancient port city in the west coastal Indian state of Goa, that served as capital under the reign of different Hindu dynasties extending from 100 BC to 1469 AD which ruled ancient Goa. Among historical harbours of India, the ports of Goa had played a significant role in the […]
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