Top 10 Heritage Sites In Goa

Goa, as we well know, has a rich history, and each of its cultural sites serves as an insight of the struggles and periods of prosperity that this little state has experienced. The well-known historical sites of Goa that represent its lengthy and varied past will make you feel deeply. Goa is known for more than just its beaches and wine; it also has a rich history that occasionally seems to be repeating itself. 

Let us see the Top 10 Heritage Sites In Goa:

1. Basilica of Bom Jesus

In Goa, India's Konkan area, there is a Catholic church called the church of Bom Jesus. The famous church serves as a destination for pilgrims and is included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier are kept at the basilica, which is situated in Old Goa, the historic administrative centre of Portuguese India.

2. Fort Aguada

A well-preserved Portuguese fort from the seventeenth century and a lighthouse may be seen at Fort Aguada in Goa, India, on Sinquerim Beach and in the Arabian Sea. It is a Monument of National Importance in Goa that is protected by the ASI.

3. Se Cathedral

The Patriarch of the East Indies is seated at the Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina, sometimes referred to as Se Cathedral, which serves as the cathedral of the Latin Church Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. It is a component of the Old Goa, India, Churches and Convents of Goa World Heritage Site.

4. Chapora Fort

In Bardez, Goa, Chapora Fort towers over the Chapora River. The location is the fort that Adil Shah, the founder of the Adil Shahi dynasty, erected. Malvankar changed the fort's name from Shahpoora to Shapora at the Portuguese' request.

5. Cabo de Rama Fort

The Cape of Rama is another name for Cabo de Rama Fort. The name of the fort comes from Rama, who spent 14 years of his exile here with his wife as the protagonist of the Ramayana tale. Hindu kings who ruled over all of India originally took up residence at the fort. The fort that sits atop the cape was initially erected by the Hindus and was restored by the Portuguese in 1763 after they bought it from the Maratha King of Sonda.

6. Shri Mangeshi Temple

At Mangeshi Village in Priol, Ponda Taluka, there is a mound where the Shri Mangeshi temple is situated. One of Goa's largest, richest, and most well-known Hindu temples is Shri Mangeshi Temple. According to mythology, Lord Shiva arrived in Goa after losing everything in a dice game with his wife Parvati. He pretended to be a tiger and scared Parvati when she came seeking for him. Parvati cried out in astonishment, "Trahi Mam Grisha," which translates to "O Lord of the Mountains, save me." Shiva then transformed back into his original self and accompanied her back.

7. Reis Magos Fort

Alfonso de Noronha built Reis Magos Fort in the year 1551. This fort was rebuilt in the year 1707, and the location in this image played a crucial role as a defensive wall during the Portuguese and Marathas War in the year 1739. This well-known historical place is seven km away from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand.

8. St. Cajetan Church

The well-known Roman Catholic Church of St. Cajetan is situated in the historic district of Goa. This church is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its construction was finished in 1661. You will like the magnificent white building with its sizable dome and Latin inscriptions on the walls. You may visit this stunning piece of architecture between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. it is located not far from the Mandovi River.

9. St. Augustine Tower

Old Goa is home to the dilapidated Church of St. Augustine complex. The church was finished in 1602 and is a part of the Goa Churches and Convents World Heritage Site. Visitors are drawn to the 46 m tall Bell Tower's remains, which are visible from a distance. the church's laterite four-story, arched bell tower, which faces east. One of St. Augustine Church's four towers is this one. Eight chapels with elaborate decorations, four altars, and a convent with several cells made up the Church. Even now, the area around the tower is covered in their wreckage.

10. Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel

In the North Goa region of Goa, India, close to the village of Tiracol, there is a fort from the Portuguese era called Fort Santssima Trindade, popularly known as Fort Tiracol. The fort is located at the mouth of the Terekhol River and is accessible by boat from Querim, 42 km north of Panaji.