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Margao
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Also known as: |
Madgaon |
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History of: |
600 years and more... |
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Population: |
80 thousand |
About Margao refers to all the historical and geographical facts of
the city of Margao. Margao city located in Goa is known to be the
commercial capital of the state. Margao also known as Madgaon is one
of the oldest cities of Goa. Margao has a rich history to boast about.
During the pre-independence period ancient Margao was known to be the
temple town of th country. Much before the Portuguese colonizers
settled down in this part of the country this region was home to
innumerable temples. From the time the Portuguese settlers
strengthened their base in Margao most of the Hindu temples were
destroyed. Christianity was propagated and a multitude of churches
were established.
Major Attractions
The Largo de Igreja
The Largo de Igreja, or the Church of the Holy Spirit as it is also
known, dominates the entrance to the city, just north of the Municipal
Garden square. The church area is surrounded by beautiful old
residential houses still in pristine condition. The church was built
by the Portuguese in 1675 and is one of the finest examples of
late-Baroque architecture in Goa, boasting a pristine white fa�ade and
an interior dripping with gilt crystal and stucco.
The famous "House of Seven Gables" or "Sat Burzam Ghor"
The famous "House of Seven Gables" or "Sat Burzam Ghor" is a
magnificent mansion was commissioned in 1790 by Sebastino da Silva,
emissary and private secretary of the Portuguese Viceroy. There are
only 3 gables exist now.
Fun Festives
There is a local festival
in Margao around on the day 8 December, when all Margao celebrates the
Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception with a huge crowd.
Distance
from major cities
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Panjim |
31 Kms |
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Dabolim |
29 Kms |
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Vasco |
30 Kms |
How to reach there
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Dabolim Airport is 28 kms from Margao
and is well connected
with all major cities of India. |
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Margao Railway Station is well
connected with all major states & cities of India. |
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Margao has a good network of roads
and it is well connected to all nearby cities. |
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