Goan-Portuguese experiences you can enjoy for free
Evelyn Siqueira
CULTURAL BOUNTY
Goa's rich Portuguese heritage attracts countless tourists each year, with many of these cultural experiences available for free or at very affordable rates.
Goa | Reis Magos fort | Verem | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
CHURCHES & FORTS
Several churches and forts, built by the Portuguese, still stand today. A visit to these historic places is bound to take you back in time.
Centuries-old buildings – Menezes Braganza Hall, Sunaparanta Centre for the Arts and more – dating back to the colonial era are seen in cities such as Panjim and Margao, and exhibit architectural styles of the time.
Goa | Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts | Altinho | Panjim
LISTEN TO FADO
Fado is a melancholy genre of music from Portugal and can be heard at curated events in the State, some of which are free of cost.
Goa | fado | music | Sounds of Goa | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
VISIT A MUSEUM
Museums, such as the Archaeological Museum of Goa, in Old Goa, are a showcase of several periods in Goa’s history, including the Portuguese era. Entry is free for kids.
Old Goa | ASI Museum
LITERARY TREASURES
What could be better than checking out an old library, which is not only a rich source of Goa’s past, but dates back to the Portuguese era, to boot?
Krishnadas Shama Goa State Central Library | Panjim
SEAFOOD BITES
Rissóis de Camarão, commonly known as rissois is one of many delicacies which came to Goa from Portugal, and is available at several snack outlets across Goa at affordable rates.
Goa | food | rissois | Portuguese
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