The Reis Magos fort is located at Verem, in Bardez taluka. The fort was built around 1551 and served as a prison till 1993. The name ‘Reis Magos’ is derived from the…
Nerul - Reis Margos Rd, Reis Magos, Bardez
Overlooking a beautiful beach is the Sinquerim Fort. It is located in a hill area. It was built in the 16th century and its purpose was to help guard Goa against invaders like the…
Candolim, Goa
The Aguada fort is situated on a headland in Candolim. The fort was built in 1612 as a result of increasing Dutch Naval attacks in the Mandovi river. The fort acted as a major…
Fort Aguada Road, Candolim
The Chapora fort is located in the Bardez taluka and is easily accessible from the market town of Mapusa. The village of Chapora and the fort, get their name from ‘Shahapura’ or,…
Chapora Fort, Bardez- Goa,
Cabo de Rama fort is located in Cancona taluka, in the extreme South of Goa. The fort changed hands many times during its history and was controlled by Hindu and Muslim rulers.…
Cabo de Rama Fort, Cancona , Goa
The fort is located on the Tiracol River in Pernem taluka. This fort was constructed by Khem Sawant, chieftain of Sawantwadi and feudatory of Adilshah of Bijapur. Formerly, it was…
Tiracol Fort, Pernem , Goa
The Corjuem fort is located in Corjuem and it lies across the Mapusa river from the village of Aldona. Corjuem fort was built in 1550 and was originally the property of the…
Corjuem Fort, Corjuem ,Mapusa, Goa
Upcoming Events
Goa Heritage Action Group is organising the Heritage Walk Festival from April 1 to April 16. It will include 25 heritage walks all around Goa led by resource persons who are renowned in their chosen fields of research and experience. Register: www.heritagewalkfest.com
A linocut workshop will be held on April 2, 11 a.m. at Carpe Diem, Majorda Participants will learn to use carving tools to create their own stamp designs in ‘negative’ design so that the positive impression can be used with ink as one’s own personal customised stamp. Register by March 30. Details: 2881035/8888862462/info@carpediemgoa.com
Goa Science Centre, Miramar, will be organising a computer awareness programme for senior citizens and general public from April 3 to 8, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Limited seats. Entry on a first come first served basis. Nominal registration fees will be charged. Details: gscp.education@gmail.com.
Indo Portuguese Friendship Society, Altinho, Panaji, is organising its annual traditional, Noite-Indo Portuguesa Dine and Dance on April 14, 7.30 p.m. at Coco Loco, Agacaim. Details: 9552596875/ 9822046004.