Old
Goa
It is located nine km east of Panajim and is famous for its
churches and cathedrals. Some of the old buildings are converted
into museums maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. Old
Goa is still the spiritual heart of Christian Goa. It has been
granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO for its extraordinarily
grandiose churches & convents.
History
Before the arrival of the Portuguese, it was the second capital
of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur. Under the Portuguese,
the city grew rapidly in size and splendor. But it was short-lived
because by the end of the 16th century. Portuguese
supremacy on the seas had been replaced by that of the British,
French & Dutch. In 1843, the capital was shifted to Panaji.
Access
Old Goa is just 30 minutes by road from Panjim
and is served by buses every fifteen minutes from Panjim. Alternatively
you can hire an auto-rickshaw or a taxi.
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