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 Trip to Daman and Diu - Situated
near Gujarat Daman and Diu is the second smallest Union Territory
of India. Daman is close to Surat in South Gujrat and Diu
has the proximity with Junagarh in Saurashtra Peninsula. There
are number of Historical Places in Daman and Diu. The forts
in Diu have a dominating position in the Diu landscape. These
forts provide a superb view of the sea and its neighboring
areas. A number of old mortars and assortment of iron shells
are still found on display here.
Among the Historical Places in Daman and Diu there is huge
Praca de Diu fort-cum-castle which was built in 1535. It is
eight km away from the city. Barra which was changed into
a lighthouse and the Nagoa Fort were the constructions of
1773. Other than the forts there are a historical cathedral
which is devoted to St Paul, a palace, Tad Fort, Old Fort
and Nagoa Beach. Near the Diu Fort there is another Historical
Place that is the Panikotha fortress in the sea where you
can reach by boat.
Historical Places in Trip to Daman and Diu have a mesmerizing effect
on the tourists. The tourists from all over the world visit
all the Historical Places in Daman and Diu. There is Fort
of Moti in Daman which was built in 1559 AD and acquires 30,000
sq. meter area of land. It consists of 10 citadels and two
gateways. Historical Places in Daman includes the Fort of
Nani which is a small fort with huge stone walls and it acquires
12, 250 sq. meter area of land. The fort has a huge gate and
a large statue of St. Jerome and two giant human figures.
goa-travel.com gives information about the Historical Places in Daman and Diu.
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