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The Best Attractions In Goa Velha

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Goa Velha is a census town in Ilhas, Goa. It should not be confused with the World Heritage Site Velha Goa . St. Andrew's is its parish church. It is well known for its yearly 'procession of saints'
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The Best Attractions In Goa Velha

  • 1. Old Goa Goa Velha
    Old Goa or Velha Goa is a historical city in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. The city was constructed by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15th century and served as capital of Portuguese India from the 16th century until its abandonment in the 18th century due to a plague. Under the Portuguese, it is said to have once been a city of nearly 200,000 wherefrom, before the plague, the Portuguese traded across continents. The remains of the city are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old Goa is approximately 10 kilometres east of the state capital Panaji.
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