Panaji (Panajim)
The capital Panaji located in the north Goa district,
is about 680 kms from Bangalore. It was originally the former capital
of old Goa, situated at the bank of the Mandovi Estuary. The archbishop's
palace, a modern port, government buildings, shops, hotels and bars comprise
this town. It is a small, pleasant place.
Church of Immaculate Conception 
It is south of the Secretariat at Panaji. It was built
in 1541, subsequently enlarged and rebuilt in 1619. It is white in colour
with Portuguese Baroque style tall twin towers. The bell fitted at the
church is the second largest in Goa, which was brought from its original
site Augustinian monastery in Old Goa.
Secretariat
It was originally Adil Shah's palace but later it became
the Viceroy's official residence.
Institute Menezes Braganza
It is at Dr. Pissurlenkar Road, Opp Azad Maidan, Visit
- Monday to Friday 0930 - 1300, 1400 -1745. It exhibits the paintings
by European artists of 19th and early 20th century and Goan artists of
the 20th century. The seven legged rectangular table used for interrogation
during Inquisition is an attractive furniture kept at this Institute. The
central library here has rare books and documents.
Dona Paula
It is 7 Kms away from Panaji. This small palm fringed
beach with casuarina groves is very peaceful. The small town has several
resorts.
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