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The Gate Of The College Of St. Paul
The College of St. Paul, once the principal institution of Jesuits in India for imparting knowledge on Christianity, was built over the ruins of a mosque.
The Gate Of The Palace Of Adil Shah
The Palace of Adil Shah at Old Goa was the most prominent building with magnificent lofty staircases. It was the residence of the Portuguese.
The Pillory
Where the Kuchcha road branches off from the road to Neura, leading to the Church and Convent of the Cross of Miracles , is a lone pillar on a raised.
The Viceroy's Arch
The Maidan, located in the middle of Calcutta, is one of the largest city parks in the world.
Fort William is situated on the east bank of the river Hooghly and was named after King William III of England.
Aguada Fort
Fort of Aguada is situated in the north of Goa, 18 km from Panaji. The Fort of Aguada was built by the Portuguese to control the entry of the enemy into River Mandovi and to protect old Goa from attacks. The fortification skirts the seashore.
Cabo Raj Niwas
Cabo Raj Niwas, built in 1540 AD, is situated just opposite to Fort Aguada. This fortress housed the Franciscan monastery during the 16th century and now Cabo Raj Niwas is the official residence of the governor of Goa.
Chapora Fort
Goa Chapora Fort is situated near the Anjuna beach in Goa. The Chapora Fort gives a splendid view of the Anjuna and Vagator beaches. The fort has been well preserved except for a few interesting ruins. Once, it was a domain of the Muslim rulers before the Portuguese wrested it.
Teracol Fort in Goa
It was a key Portuguese fort for the defense of Goa, on the north side of the estuary of the Teracol River, the most northern boundary of Goa.
Mormugoa Fort
This fort near the internationally famous Mormugao Harbour was built to protect the harbour situated near the Vasco da Gama town. Its work started in 1624. It had 53 guns and a garrison with 4 officers, and was an important fortress on the western coast.