Santa Cruz
District of Taleigao
Goa - India

Old Goa

Old Goa or Velha Goa (Velha means "old" in Portuguese) is a historical city in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. The city was constructed by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15th century, and served as capital of Portuguese India from the 16th century until its abandonment in the 18th century due to a plague. It is said to have once been a city of nearly 200,000 where from, before the plague, the Portuguese traded across continents.

Located at 15.5024, 73.9117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in India, History of Goa, Cities and towns in North Goa district

Panaji

Panaji /ˈpʌnədʒiː/ is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi River estuary in Tiswadi taluka. With a population of 65,000 in the city and approximately 100,000 in the metropolitan area, Panaji is Goa's third largest city after Vasco da Gama and Margao. Panaji means “land that never floods”. It has terraced hills, concrete buildings with balconies and red-tiled roofs, churches, and a riverside promenade.

Located at 15.4989, 73.8278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Panaji, Cities and towns in North Goa district, Indian capital cities, Indian Ocean, North Goa district, Populated coastal places in India, Port cities in India

Raj Bhavan (Goa)

Raj Bhavan (Hindi for Government House) is the official residence of the Governor of Goa. It is located in the capital city of Panaji, Goa. The present governor of Goa is Bharat Vir Wanchoo.

Located at 15.4628, 73.7892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Government of Goa, Governors' houses in India, Panaji, Buildings and structures in Goa

Mandovi River

The Mandovi River, also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei river, is described as the lifeline of the state of Goa, India. The river has a length of 77 kilometers, 29 km in Karnataka and 52 kilometers in Goa. It originates from a cluster of 30 springs at Bhimgad in the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district, Karnataka. The river, has 2032 km catchment area in Karnataka while 1,580 km catchment area in Goa.

Located at 15.5034, 73.8412 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of Goa, Inter-state disputes in India, Rivers of Karnataka

Ribandar

Ribandar is an unincorporated town in Goa, India, in the district (conselho) of Tiswadi, lying in between the cities of Panaji (Nova Goa) and Old Goa.

Located at 15.5, 73.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cities and towns in North Goa district

National Institute of Oceanography, India

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is one of 37 constituent laboratories of the CSIR - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, an autonomous research organization in India. The institute has its headquarters in the coastal state of Goa, and regional centres in Kochi, Mumbai and Vizag. The Institute was established on 1 January 1966.

Located at 15.4562, 73.802 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Oceanographic institutions, Research institutes in India, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Buildings and structures in Goa, Organizations established in 1966

Basilica of Bom Jesus

The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus) is located in Goa, India, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The church is located in Old Goa, which was the capital of Goa in the early days of Portuguese rule. 'Bom Jesus' (literally, 'Good Jesus') is the name used for the infant Jesus.

Located at 15.5009, 73.9115 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Churches in Goa, Basilica churches in India, Jesuit churches, World Heritage Sites in India, Baroque architecture in India, Portuguese Colonial architecture

Ponte Conde de Linhares

The Ponte Conde de Linhares, often shortened to Ponte de Linhares is a 3 km long causeway connecting Ribandar to the main city of Panjim in Goa. On the south side is the Khazan salt pans and to the north is the Mandovi River. There are ducts which act as tide controls. Ponte Conde de Linhares was built in 1633 under the direction of the then Viceroy of Portuguese India, Miguel de Noronha, 4th Count of Linhares, after whom it is named.

Located at 15.5014, 73.8483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bridges in Goa

Divar

The island of Divar (derived from the word Dipavati or 'small Island' in Konkani) lies in the Mandovi river in the Indian state of Goa.

Located at 15.525, 73.9025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Islands of Goa

Bambolim

Bambolim is a census town in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. The only allopathic medical college in the state of Goa, Goa Medical College, is located here.

Located at 15.45, 73.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cities and towns in North Goa district

Se Cathedral

The Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina, known as Se Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and the seat of the Patriarch of the East Indies. Located in Old Goa, India, the largest church in India is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria. It is one of the oldest and most celebrated religious buildings in Goa and is one of the largest churches in Asia.

Located at 15.5038, 73.9123 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Churches in Goa, Roman Catholic cathedrals in India, Christianity in Goa, Visitor attractions in Goa, Gothic architecture in India, Portuguese Colonial architecture

Santa Cruz, Goa

Santa Cruz or Calaphur is a village-suburb of the Goan state capital of Panaji (also Panjim or Ponjje).

Located at 15.467, 73.833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Panaji

Goa Shipyard Limited

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is one of India's leading shipyards. It is located on the West Coast of India at Vasco da Gama, Goa at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:15|24|7.54|N|73|49|29.40|E| |primary |name= }}. It was established in 1957, originally by the Portuguese-India govt as "Estaleiros Navais de Goa"http://indiannavy. nic. in/t2t2e/Trans2Trimph/chapters/5_mdl%20&%20leander%20project.

Located at 15.4021, 73.8248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Shipbuilding companies of India, Indian Navy, Government-owned companies of India, Fishing boat builders, Companies based in Goa

Goa Medical College

Goa Medical College (GMC) (Konkani: गोवा मेडिकल कॉलेज) is a medical college and hospital in Goa, India. It was built by the Portuguese in 1842 as the Escola Médico-Cirúrgica de (Nova) Goa (Medical-Surgical School of Goa). It is the first Medical College of Asia. Originally located in Panjim, the college was moved to Alto-Bambolim in the year 1993. The college is under the Goa University since 1986 before which it was under the Bombay University.

Located at 15.4631, 73.8578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Goa, Educational institutions established in 1842, Medical colleges in Goa

Mapusa River

Mapusa River ('Rio de Mapuça) river is a tributary of the River Mandovi in Goa, India. The river originates from the jungles of Dumacem and Amthane, meanders eastward and then southward before it drains itself in the Mandovi river at Penha de France. Mapusa River has separated Corjuem from mainland Aldona. The river has since ancient times been used a popular waterway to transport agricultural products and spices. The town of Mapusa is the largest town located on the banks of the river.

Located at 15.5, 73.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of Goa

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman

The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goa and Daman is an archdiocese encompassing the state of Goa and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, as well as of Dadra and Nagar Haveli in India. The archdiocese is the Primatial See of the East, and the archbishop carries the title of the Patriarch of the East Indies.

Located at 15.5022, 73.9117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Roman Catholic dioceses in India, Religious organizations established in the 1530s, Christianity in Goa, 1533 establishments, Roman Catholic dioceses established in the 16th century

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Goa

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim, Goa is one of the oldest churches in Goa, which existed from the year 1540.

Located at 15.4983, 73.8294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Goa, Visitor attractions in Goa, 16th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Portuguese Colonial architecture

Carambolim

Carambolim is a village in North Goa district, Goa, India.

Located at 15.4667, 73.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Villages in North Goa district

Pomburpa

Pomburpa is a village in North Goa, India.

Located at 15.55, 73.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Villages in North Goa district

Mandur, Guntur

Mandur is a village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located 35 kilometres from Vijayawada and 30 kilometres from Guntur. Tenali is the main town near Mandur village.

Located at 15.45, 73.9167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Villages in Guntur district

District Institute of Education and Training Ground

District Institute of Education and Training Ground is a cricket ground in Porvorim, Goa, India. The first recorded match held on the ground came in November 2008 when Goa Under-16s played Kerala Under-16s. Two first-class matches have been played at the ground, the first of which came in the 2011-11 Ranji Trophy. The first saw Goa play Jharkhand, while the second saw Tripura as the visitors. The Goa Cricket Academy is based at the ground.

Located at 15.5241, 73.8298 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in Goa

Bhausaheb Bandodkar Ground

Bhausaheb Bandodkar Ground (also known as Campal Grounds and Panjim Gymkhana Grounds) is a cricket ground in Panaji, Goa, India. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1966 when Gujarat Governor's XI played Maharashtra Governor's XI. The first first-class to be played there came in the 1986/87 Ranji Trophy when Goa played Tamil Nadu. Between the 1986/87 season and the 2005/06 season, the ground held 26 first-class matches.

Located at 15.4921, 73.8157 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in Goa, Panaji

Mushtifund

Mushtifund Saunstha, or simply The Saunstha, is a not-for-profit educational institution founded in 1908 in Goa, India by locals aspiring to spread elementary education in the native Konkani/Marathi language as opposed to that in the Portuguese language in use then as a primary language of instruction as a direct consequence of the Portuguese rule in Goa. The Saunstha currently is one of the largest in the state, having a student community of over 2 500.

Located at 15.4956, 73.8258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Organisations based in Goa

Azad Maidan (monument)

Azad Maidan is a martyrs' monument in the Indian state of Panaji, Goa. It is located opposite the Goa Police headquarters on MG Road, Panaji. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:15|30|0|N|73|49|34|E| | |name= }}.

Located at 15.5, 73.8261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Panaji, Visitor attractions in Goa, Buildings and structures in Goa, Martyrs' monuments and memorials, Monuments and memorials in Goa

Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts

Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts is a cultural centre in Altinho, Panjim, Goa. Its official website describes it as a "non-profit, process-based initiative to encourage creation, learning, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts through education and dialogue in Goa".

Located at 15.4939, 73.8275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Culture of Goa