Sunday, April 15, 2018

Adil Shah Palace Gateway, Goa

Date: 30th Dec 2017

Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh

Fee: None.

Timing:  None.

Distance: 600 Kms one way.

Parking: Available.

Food: Small snack available.

Photography: Allowed.

Other attractions nearby: Viceroy's Arch, Se Cathedral, Church ofSt Cajetan, Basilica of Bom Jesus and few more.

Gateway to the palace of Adil Shah is the only remaining structure of the royal palace of Yusuf Adil Shah, the founder of Adil Shah kingdom. Shah had built the place while he was ruling over the present day Goa from Bijapur. The palace and other parts of goa was captured by Portuguese and the palace was used as guest house of the viceroys. The palace was demolished in 1820. The gate has a lintel and intricately carved basalt pillars.

Few pics of the gate.




One of the historical landmark in Goa that can be seen on the way to St Cajetan Chruch.

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