Goa is the tiny Indian state and the most popular resort. Back in the 60s of the 20th century here, in the former Portuguese colony, hippie began to run out behind the beaches washed by the ocean, hot sun and free love. Nowadays Goa is one of the most popular winter tourist destinations: those who want to move from the winter to summer, not only snow-white beaches and the invigorating water of the ocean, but also the beauty, natural and man-made, which is so rich in this southern state.
Basil Baby Jesus
The Basilica of the Baby of Jesus, the acting Catholic Temple, is located near the main city of the state - Panja, in the town of Karmali, where you can get there by train. Basilica is built in baroque style with additions from other styles. Differs in lush trim of the facade and luxury of the interior. But the most important thing in this temple is an inlated tomb with a sarcophagus, in which the relics of St. Francis Ksavier, who is considered the patron of Goa. It is noteworthy that the relics of the saint, according to legends with healing force, discover for visitors once every 10 years: in 1994, in 2004 and now, in 2014.
Cathedral of St. Catherine in Old Goa
Near the Basilica of Jesus is the Cathedral of St. Catherine, erected in honor of St. Catherine Alexandria and considered one of the largest Catholic temples in Asia. In the cathedral there are 8 chapels, 15 altars and 5 bells, one of which is nicknamed "gold" because of its magnificent sound, is considered the largest in Goa and one of the best in the world. The cathedral is built in the specific style of Portuguese Renaissance, the interiors are decorated with picturesque canvases and frescoes telling about the life of Saint Catherine.
Church of St. Francis of Assis
The church, rebuilt from the tiny chapel, is now a large building with a complex layout, lush painting, stucco, gilding, painted panels and columns. Here are the statues of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary and St. Francis of Assisi. Currently, the temple is not active, under his arches there is a museum. The cost of visiting is 2 dollars. There is a church near the Basilica of Jesus and the temple of St. Catherine.
Waterfall and caves Arvalem
Pandavas caves or caves Pandavas are natural deepening in a rock strengthened by Buddhist monks. Five tunnels ending with small caps with stones that personify the god Shiva converge in a common large hall, on the walls - inscriptions in the ancient sacred language - Sanskrit. Next to the caves - a waterfall arvalers, rolling along the rocks from a height of 50 meters. At the foot of the cave - the lake. Very near the stone steps - the descent to the temple of Sri Rudreshvar.
Dudkhsagar waterfall
Dudchsagar's waterfall, one of the largest waterfalls of India and the whole world, is located on the territory of the Bhagwan Mahavir reserve, which is 60 kilometers from the state capital of Panji. You can get here by bus from Panji to Max (where the administration of the reserve is located), by train station to the stake, which is 6 kilometers from the reserve or by car on the NH-4A road. Movement on the reserve is possible only at the jeep - from the difficult path and water thresholds. The cost of such a trip is 300 Indian rupees per person for travel in both directions. In the reserve, stunning wildlife, a huge number of half-hearted monkeys, which can be fed and the waterfall itself - with a milk color with jets and accessible to the bathing by the lake.
Beach Arabol and Banyan
The Arabol is a picturesque village and the beach with the same name, the place was brought over the first hippie another 50 years ago. The most noteworthy place in Arabole is a fresh lake called Sweet Water Lake. Its bottom consists of sulfur dirt, a few hot springs feed the lake. Behind the lake, on the other side of the Tiracol River, there is an ancient fort with the same name. And the lake itself begins the path leading to the famous Banyan - a huge tree, under the canopy of which the group "Beatles" wrote his songs. Now this place is the point of pilgrimage of Bitloman.
Fort Aguada
The ancient fortress of Aguada, which remained in Goa as an inheritance from the Portuguese, is the most well-preserved fort in the whole state. The fortress built from a red brick and intended to protect the city of Old Goa, is located on the north of the state, in the area of the beach Kandolim, at the mouth of the Mandodhodi River. Noteworthy here and old lighthouse, in our time no longer acting.
Latin Quarter Fontagas in Panji
Fontagneas is an old colonial quarter, located under the protection of UNESCO, is located in the main city of the state behind the Mandovy River. The quarter is famous for its spirit, reminiscent of the times of Portugal, as well as architecture peculiar to medieval southern Europe.
Beach Vagator and Fort Chapora
Vagator, surrounded by cliffs, descending to the sea, high palm trees and deserted beaches, is considered an extremely picturesque place. The main attraction is Fort Chapor, the second in the polarity of the Fort state of Goa. The fort, erected by Portuguese at the site of the Muslim fortress, is currently in the ruins. The only more preserved part of the fort is his wall. Despite the ruins, the fortress and the hill of Chapor are extremely popular with tourists thanks to the magnificent views of the out of here. From the north from here the guilt beaches Mordezhim and Ashwem, from the south - the beaches of Vagatators, from the West - the Arabian Sea, and from the East - the Chapper Bay and Continent.
Church of Shantadurg
Church of Chantadurg is a huge temple complex dedicated to Parvati, Siva's wife. The complex consists of the main temple and three additional structures painted in terracotta colors with a white finish. The main temple itself is a multi-tiered structure with a variety of windows, columns and balconies, a pyramid roof and a dome. In the interior of the temple, the statue of the Goddess Parvatis is notable for two snakes in the hands, distributing Shiva and Vishnu. There is a temple in the town of nodded, which is in one kilometer from the city.