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Panaji, situated on the banks of River Mandovi is the capital city of Goa.
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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.
Panaji in 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.
Tourist Places in Goa - 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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