Old Goa was founded by Alfonso de Albuquerque in the mid 16-th century. St. Francis Xavier played in important role in making the area a catholic stronghold of the Portuguese on the Indian subcontinent.

Today, Old Goa offers the best examples of portuguese colonial architecture in India....

Old Goa was founded by Alfonso de Albuquerque in the mid 16-th century. St. Francis Xavier played in important role in making the area a catholic stronghold of the Portuguese on the Indian subcontinent.

Today, Old Goa offers the best examples of portuguese colonial architecture in India. There are many churches -they are still being used- some museums and great palaces. Old Goa is probably the most popular day trip for all the beach bums looking for a bit of culture when they get tired of the beaches, so you will find quite some fellow foreigners here.

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