Fortaleza de São Sebastião, Colvale

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O Fortaleza de São Sebastião, also called the Tivim fort after the village where a part of the long wall structure was once located. The structure spans from the village of Tivim, to the area known as Colvale, in Goa, on the west coast of India. Currently, most of it is in ruins and barely visible. However, parts of the structure are in the process of being restored. ()

Built: 1635 (389 years ago)Demolished: 1841Coordinates: 15°37'11"N, 73°49'47"E

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Fortaleza de São Sebastião – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mapusa Friday Market, Hanuman Natya Graha, St. Jerome Church, Corjuem Fort.

2.4 miSW
Market, Shopping
Mapusa Friday Market, Mapusa
63 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Mapusa, India, the Mapusa Friday Market offers a vibrant tapestry of Goan culture, commerce, and local charm. This weekly bazaar, which swells in size and energy each Friday, is a must-visit destination for travelers looking to immerse...
2.4 miSW
City hall
Hanuman Natya Graha, Mapusa
62 min walk • Hanuman Natya Graha is a prominent theatre centre, which hosts plays primarily in the Konkani and Marathi languages, in the North Goa commercial town of Mapusa.
2.2 miS
Church
St. Jerome Church, Mapusa
57 min walk • St. Jerome Church is a parish of the Catholic Church in Mapusa, Goa, India, in the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman. It is dedicated to the Church Father St. Jerome.
4.5 miE
Forts and castles
Corjuem Fort
115 min walk • Corjuem Fort is a fortress situated 4 kilometres from the village of Aldona on the river island of Corjuem, Goa. It was a military fortress for the defense of Portuguese India.
5 miS
Area
Pomburpa, Porvorim
128 min walk • Pomburpa is a village in North Goa, India.
6.3 miSW
Town, Area
Saligao, Calangute
161 min walk • Saligão is a census town in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. It is surrounded by the villages of Porvorim, Parra, Guirim, Sangolda, Pilerne, Candolim, Calangute and Nagoa and is in Bardez Taluka of Goa.
2.1 miSW
Universities and schools
St. Xavier's College, Mapusa
54 min walk • St. Xavier's College is a private Catholic university college located in the town of Mapusa in the district of North Goa, India. It is the largest and oldest college north of the Mandovi River in Goa, a state along the west coast of India. The college is accredited by the NAAC with a Grade "A", or CGPA 3.36 out of 4.
3.8 miSE
Village
Aldona
97 min walk • One of the village's most iconic landmarks is the Aldona Church, also known as the Church of St. Thomas. This historic structure dates back to the 16th century and features stunning Baroque architecture, intricate wood carvings, and beautiful religious artwork.
6.6 miSW
15°33'27"N • 73°45'19"E
Snow Park Goa, Baga
167 min walk • Game and entertainment center
4.1 miW
Village
Siolim
106 min walk • Siolim is a village in Bardez taluka, and a census town on the central west coast of India, in the North Goa district of Goa. The 2001 population was 10,311, and 10,936 in 2011.
1.7 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Duler Stadium, Mapusa
44 min walk • Duler Stadium is a football stadium located in Mapusa, Goa, India. It is the former home of local I-League clubs who participated in the highest level of football in the country.