This cannon was part of a 16th-century fort near Miramar Beach in Panaji.
Archives: Atlas Obscuras
Ponte de Linhares Causeway
Believed to have been the longest bridge in the world when it was completed in 1634.
Mandovi Memorial Cross
Dedicated to the victims of a tragic ferry disaster in Goa.
Pune Prarthana Samaj
This beautiful stone building houses a historic organization focused on social reforms.
Galteshwar Mahadev Temple
A 12-century Shiva temple nestled along a picturesque riverbank.
Casa de Polvora Millstones
The millstones of an ancient Portuguese gunpowder factory have been kept on display at Old Goa.
Zapurza Museum of Art & Culture
A huge collection of artifacts in a picturesque setting.
Casa da Moeda
The erstwhile Portuguese Era mint house of Goa.
The Convent of St. Dominic’s Cross
The only surviving relic of the abandoned Dominican convent.
Flora Fountain
An iconic fountain dedicated to the Roman goddess Flora stands in the heart of Mumbai.
The Letterbox With a Crown
In the premises of Pune Head Post Office stands a curious letterbox topped with the design of a crown.
University Stone Quarry Lake
Now a small lake, stone quarried from this spot was used to build the local university building.
Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount
This 16th-century hilltop chapel is one of the oldest churches in Old Goa.
Parvati Nandan Ganpati Temple
This 17th-century temple gave the area of Ganeshkhind its name.
The Old Archiepiscopal Palace
In Old Goa, the former residence of the archbishop now houses a permanent exhibition.
Panaji’s Heritage Steps
These colorful staircases can be found around Goa’s capital.
Collection of Old Engraved Stones
An open-air collection of historical stones with engravings and inscriptions in Old Goa.
Maruti Temple
An iconic temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman resides atop a hill in the heart of Panaji.
The Chapel of St. Catherine
This chapel was built by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 to commemorate his entry into the city of Goa on St. Catherine’s Day.
Lal Mahal
A historic palace in the center of Pune where the founder of the Maratha Empire spent his formative years.