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 Panaji,
situated on the banks of River Mandovi is the capital city
of Goa. The third largest city in Goa, after Vasco da Gama
and Margao, Panaji abounds in red-roofed houses, built in
Latin style, well laid gardens and avenues lined with Gulmohar,
Acassia and other trees that lend a charming look to the city.
Panaji is far from being merely a state capital. It has evolved
as an educational, commercial and cultural center of Goa.
Goa's Panaji might not brim with monumental structures, but the
city is certainly worth a look. Among all the other Goan cities,
Goa's Panaji has a distinctive character of its own and is probably
the first place to be touched up during your stay in Goa.
Panaji is planned out in a typical grid pattern, centered
on a church square which serves as the focal point. One of
the most visited churches in Panaji is The Church of the Immaculate
Conception that is modeled on the church at Reis Magos. You
can find the image of Lady Fatima in one of the altars. Another
major attraction in Panaji is the Idalcao or Adilshahi Palace.
This palace underwent a refurbishment under the Portuguese
Viceroy Jeronimo de Azevedo. It forms a part of the series
of buildings that function as the secretariat at present.
The other major tourist draws in Panaji are the library, Braganza
Institute, Jama Masjid, Mahalaxmi Temple, St. Thome quarter
and Sebastian Chapel.
How to reach Goa's Panaji
By Air - The Dabolim Airport is not far off from Panaji.
Goa is well-connected to the other principal Indian cities
by Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Sahara Airlines flights.
By Rail - Madgaon is the nearest railway station. Panaji is
connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Secunderabad and Jaipur
by rail.
By Road- Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka state transport corporations
operate from Panaji's Kadamba bus stand.
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