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GOA CITIES
Major Cities : Margao, Mapusa, Vasco da Gama
Capital City : Panaji or Panjim
Christian Heart of Goa : Old Goa
Hindu Heartland : Ponda
Margao Information
Location: Margao is situated in the Salcete Taluka, 33 kms from Panaji.
Tourist attractions: Beaches, The Old market, Pandava Caves, The Steely Church of The Holy Spirit, The House of Gables or Sat Burzam Ghor, Jorge Barreto park, Rachol Seminary, Monte Church and the Chandreshwar Bhuthnath Temple.
Best buys: Souvenirs, artifacts and other items.
Best activities: Shopping, site seeing.
Nearby tourist attractions: Colvo beach, Benaulim beach, Mobor and Majrda beach, agonda beach, Palelom beach, Canacona beach.
When to visit: October to March
About Margao
Margao is the second largest city of Goa and is situated 33 kms away from Panaji. It is the commercial center of southern Goa. With the opening of Konkan Railways, Margao has gained more significance and is now the main railway terminal in south Goa . Margao is a typical Goan town, with Portuguese influence all around. It displays its past through artistic temples, churches and other monuments.The town has a old-worldly charmwhich attracts tourists from far off places.
Margao has an excellent Market area for all those who love to shop and eat outside. The shady balcos (porches) and oyster- shell windows attracts one and all.
Major Tourist Attractions
The Church of the Holy Spirit : The Church of the Holy Spirit is also known as The Largo de Igreja. It is present at the entrance of the city, just north of the Municipal Garden Square. The church is a beautiful example of Portuguese architecture, built in 1675, it's still in pristine condition.
The House of Seven Gables or Sat Burzam Ghor: It is within the walking distance of the Church of the Holy Spirit. Sebastino da Silva, emissary and private secretary of the Portuguese Viceroy, commissioned this mansion in 1790. Only three out of seven Gables remain today, but still it maintains a respectful position in every visitor's heart.
The Jorge Barreto park: The Municipal Garden or The Jorge Barreto Park is surrounded by many restaurants and office buildings. It is a beautiful park to enjoy and relax.
How to Reach There
By Air: Dabolim airport is 28 kms from Margao.
By Rail: The Margao railway station is where all the trains from different parts of the country reach. It is 2 km from the town center.
By Road: Buses reach The Kadamba bus stand, which is 2 kms north from the down town, lies on the road leading to Panaji. Taxis are another option.
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