This fort in Goa's Tivim village is almost four centuries old

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LOCATION, LOCATION

The Tivim Fort, also known as the Colvale Fort, is a small fort located in the village of Tivim, in North Goa.

Goa | Forts of Goa | North Goa | Colvale Fort | Photo: Viresh Parsekar

MARK THE DATE

Built in the year 1635 by the Portuguese, the fort stretches from Tivim to Colvale.

Goa | Forts of Goa | North Goa | Colvale Fort | Photo: Viresh Parsekar

NEED TO KNOW

It is located approx 22 km from Goa's capital city of Panjim, and roughly 15 km from Goa's new Manohar International Airport, in Mopa.

Goa | Forts of Goa | North Goa | Colvale Fort | Photo: Viresh Parsekar

TWO IN ONE

Interestingly, although the fort was built by the Portuguese, it also showcases Indian architectural elements since it was captured by the Marathas in 1739.

Goa | Forts of Goa | North Goa | Colvale Fort | Photo: Viresh Parsekar

MORE NAMES

The fort was named Fortaleza de São Sebastião by the Portuguese, and is sometimes also known as Forte de Sao Miguel de Tivim.

Goa | Forts of Goa | North Goa | Colvale Fort | Photo: Viresh Parsekar

A SLICE OF HISTORY

The fort is a must-visit, especially if you're visiting Goa for its historic structures.

Goa | Forts of Goa | North Goa | Colvale Fort | Photo: Viresh Parsekar

PROTECTED SPACE

Even though the Colvale Fort is in ruins, it is a protected site under the Goa, Daman and Diu Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1978.

Goa | Forts of Goa | North Goa | Colvale Fort | Photo: Viresh Parsekar

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