Have you been to the Aguada jail museum in Goa?

Venita Gomes

The redeveloped Aguada jail-museum is now a popular tourist attraction in North Goa.

Goa|Aguada jail|Museum|Tourist spot

The former central jail where freedom fighters were kept has been completely renovated.

Goa|Aguada jail|Museum|Tourist spot

The renovation work was undertaken under the Centre's Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

Goa|Aguada jail|Museum|Tourist spot

The jail cells of Aguada too have been restored and are well maintained.

Goa|Aguada jail|Museum|Tourist spot

One can also find a spring flowing inside the jail museum.

Goa|Aguada jail|Museum|Tourist spot

Canons belonging to the Portuguese overlooking the picturesque Arabian sea are worth watching at this renovated jail premises.

Goa|Aguada jail|Museum|Tourist spot

Inside the jail you can find a section dedicated to freedom fighters who fought for Goa's freedom from the Portuguese.

Goa|Aguada jail|Museum|Tourist spot

So, don't leave without visiting this jail-cum-museum that gives you an insight into Goa's historical past.

Goa|Aguada jail|Museum|Tourist spot

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