Old Goa Tourism
About Old Goa
9 km to the east of Panaji, Old Goa, the erstwhile capital of the Portuguese, is famous for magnificent churches and majestic buildings. Old Goa has been declared a World heritage Site by UNESCO.
History of Goa
Goa, with its vibrant history, is quite significant in the historical legacy of India. Goa was the first part of India that was colonized by Europeans and also the last to be liberated. In the past it was known as Govapuri, Gomant or Aprant. The Arab sailors knew it as Sindabur, or Sandabur, and the Portuguese as Goa.
According to Hindu scriptures, Goa was created by an arrow bowed by Parashuram- the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu as per Hindu Mythology- at the sea asking it to recede.