Panjim Trip Overview
A two hour walking tour through Fontainhas, an old Latin Quarter in Panjim that to this day maintains its Portuguese influence. T Impeccably maintained, this part of Goa takes us back to a Portuguese past, surviving the onslaught of development in the 21st century. Buildings built in classic Portuguese style dressed in yellow, green or blue with balconies fronted by wrought iron railings and tiled roofs transport you to another era.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Panjim, India
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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A two hour walking tour through Fontainhas, an old Latin Quarter in Panjim that to this day maintains its Portuguese influence. T Impeccably maintained, this part of Goa takes us back to a Portuguese past, surviving the onslaught of development in the 21st century. Buildings built in classic Portuguese style dressed in yellow, green or blue with balconies fronted by wrought iron railings and tiled roofs transport you to another era.
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Stop At: Fontainhas, Panjim India
ontainhas, the capital of Panjim’s Latin quarter, is known for narrow lanes full of colorful Portuguese villas with balconies and red-tiled roofs. The 1800s St. Sebastian’s Chapel is a whitewashed, 3-tiered church, and the chic Gallery Gitanjali shows contemporary art and hosts cultural events. Small boutiques sell Portuguese azulejo tiles, while traditional Goan eateries and quaint bakeries serve local dishes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St Sebastian Chapel, Sebastian Road, Panjim 403001 India
Built in 1880, this chapel houses a crucifix, an image of the Virgin Mary & carved altarpieces.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: San Thome Museum: Back in Time, 73/A, San Thome Simplex Varca, Margao 403721 India
Museum focusing on the technology revolution, with vintage musical instruments, typewriters & lamps.
Duration: 30 minutes
