Combining an old world charm
with the cosmopolitanism that characterizes modern Goa, Margao
is definitely a microclausmic representation of everything
that Goa characterizes. Surrounded in greenery,
the picturesque town of Margao was once a major religious
center and is today, Goa’s second largest town.
Tourist Attractions of Margao:
Some of the most important tourist attractions of Margao are
the relics of its rich associations with the Portuguese, which
has influenced its history and shaped its present. Still retaining
a part of that old-world charm, Margao is home to numerous
examples of Portuguese architecture like Portuguese churches,
and some magnificent specimens of old Portuguese houses complete
with shady balcaos (porches) and oyster-shell windows in the
Borda area of the region.
The Largo de Igreja, or the Church of the
Holy Spirit as it is also known is one of the most important
attractions of Margao, surrounded by beautiful white washed
houses showcasing some of the best examples of the Portuguese
late-Baroque architecture.
Another important tourist attraction of the
region is the "House of Seven Gables" or "Sat
Burzam Ghor". Though, the name can be a bit misleading
today as only 3 of the 7 gables survive, yet the building
epitomizes an era of grandeur that Goa still holds on to.
The Municipal Gardens form another of the important tourist
attractions of Margao and can be said to be the center of
the town. Most of the restaurants and offices are located
in and around this area along with the town’s library.
Margao is Goa's second largest city and commercial
metropolis of Salcete taluka in South Goa. It still retains
semblance of Goa's Portuguese colonial past, and is connected
to the rest of the Indian sub-continent by rail. Margao is
the headquarters of South Goa District and is considered the
main commercial city of Goa. It is famous for its ancient
cultural heritage and traditional customs of the people of
Goa.
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The Margao Goa City Tour brief itinerary is as below: |