Monday, April 16, 2018

Viceroy's Arch, Goa

Date: 30th Dec 2017

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh

Fee: None.

Timing:  None.

Distance: 600 Kms one way.

Parking: Available.

Food: Small snack available.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Gateway of Adil Shah Palace, Se Cathedral, Church ofSt Cajetan, Basilica of Bom Jesus and few more.

The Arch made of laterite stone was originally built in 1599 by Fransisco Da Gama, grandson of Vasco Da Gama. The arch also marks the Portuguese conquest of the city. The statue of Vasco Da Gama  is carved on the side facing the Mandovi river. On the other side is the statue of women standing on a man with her sword pointing at him. The arch was built many times over and it was renovated last in 1954 after it collapsed. Each incoming viceroy used to pass through the arch and take charge in office. One of the plaque records the restoration of the arch by Fransisco Gama and another records the liberation of Portugal from Spain.

Few pics of the Viceroy's arch.





Another piece of architecture with historical significance to see in Goa.

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