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The headquarters of Mormugao taluka was named after Vasco da Gama, the discoverer of the sea route to India. Also known as Vasco, the town is set on the western tip of the Mormugao peninsula overlooking the left bank of the mouth of River Zuari. Vasco first came under the Portuguese rule in 1543 and

Picturesque Panaji, the capital city of Goa sprawls along the southern bank of the river Mandovi and is dominated by a wooded hill, called Altinho. This well-planned town is noted for its beautiful red-roofed houses in a Latin style and a network of streets laid out at right angles, which are lined with Gulmohar, acacia

This second most important city of Goa was once a major religious and educational center, well known for its numerous wealthy temples. But its glorious heritage was destroyed when the Portuguese took over the area into their ‘Novas Conquistas’ during the 17th century. The Portuguese influence can still be seen in its imposing old mansions,

This busy commercial town is experiencing an economic boom due to its proximity to some large iron-ore mines of the State. Around Ponda are a number of important Hindu shrines set amidst lush landscape full of swaying palms, numerous spice plantations and the wildlife sanctuaries of East Goa. Portuguese could not occupy Ponda for nearly