Panaji Sightseeing

The riverside boulevard (Devanad Bandodkar Marg) runs from the Patto bridge, past the jetties, to the formerly open fields of Campal. Along it there are some of the town's main administrative buildings.

Idalcao Place: Once the castle of Adil Shahs it was rebuilt by the Portuguese in 1615 and until 1759it was the Viceregal Palace, in 1843 became the Secretariat and now houses passport office.

Abbe Faria: Statue of Abbe Faria said to be the father of hypnotism.

Church of the  Immaculate Conception:  It was built in 1541 and rebuilt in 1619 and main place of worship, and  it stands above the square in the main part of the town, reaches by the several intersecting flights of stairs. Panaji was the first port of call for voyages from Lisbon, so Portuguese sailors would visit this Church to give thanks for a save crossing before continuing to Old Goa.   

The old district, Fontainhas, is to the west of the Queen River. It's an interesting area to walk around, with narrow street, title buildings with overhanging balconies and an atmosphere more reminiscent of the Mediterranean than of India. There are numerous little bars rarely visited by foreigners.

Braganza Institute; Largo Da Igreja (The main church); Jama Masjid (built in 18th century ); Mahalakshmi Temple; small Museum (open Monday to Friday)  are some other  places of interest .

On the eastern promontory, beyond the hill,  is the St.Thome quarter with traditional 18th and 19th century houses. Other place of interest are Mint and Sebastian Chapel.

Miramar, Dona Paula and Vainguinim are three beaches near Panaji.