Raj Bhavan, Panaji

Name: Raj Bhavan
Address: Mandovi River, Panaji, India

#15 among attractions in Panaji

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Raj Bhavan is a residential palace and fort situated in Dona Paula, Goa which serves as the official residence of the governor of Goa. The sprawling 88 acres estate is located on a cape in the Goan capital, Panjim. Known by the name "Palacio do Cabo" until it gained official status as the residence of the governor of Goa, this palace is said to be built between the 16th and 17th century in the erstwhile Portuguese India. The fort is strategically positioned facing the Arabian sea opposite the well-preserved 17th century Forte Aguada. ()

Local name: राजभवनCoordinates: 15°27'47"N, 73°47'19"E

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Mandovi RiverPanaji India

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Raj Bhavan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Goa Science Centre, Fort Aguada, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Goa State Museum.

1.7 miNE
Museum, Science museum
Goa Science Centre, Panaji
43 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Panaji, the Goa Science Centre is a beacon of learning and a fascinating attraction for tourists of all ages. This museum, dedicated to the wonders of science, is not only an educational hub but also a place of entertainment where...
2.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Aguada, Candolim
73 min walk • Fort Aguada is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort, along with a lighthouse, standing in Goa, India, on Sinquerim Beach, overlooking the Arabian Sea. It is an ASI protected Monument of National Importance in Goa.
3.7 miNE
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji
94 min walk • The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located in Panjim, Goa, India. The Church conducts Mass every day in English, Konkani, and Portuguese. The colonial Portuguese Baroque style church was first built in 1541 as a chapel on a hill side overlooking the city of Panjim.
3.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Goa State Museum, Panaji
93 min walk • Goa State Museum, also known as the State Archaeology Museum, Panaji, is a museum in Goa, India. Established in 1977, it contains departments including Ancient History and Archaeology, Art and Craft, and Geology.
3.4 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Sunaparanta, Panaji
86 min walk • Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts is a cultural centre in Altinho, Panjim, Goa. Its official website describes it as a "non-profit, process-based initiative to encourage creation, learning, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts through education and dialogue in Goa".
2.9 miNE
Museum, Concert hall, Auditorium
Kala Academy, Panaji
74 min walk • Kala Academy is a prominent cultural centre run by the Government of Goa, in Goa, India. Situated at Campal, Panjim, it is registered as a society, and was started in February 1970. The building was designed by Charles Correa.
3.6 miNE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Casino Goa, Panaji
92 min walk • The Casino Goa is a live casino located offshore in Panaji in Goa. The casino is located on a yacht, the M.V. Caravela, anchored in the River Mandovi. The casino vessel worth is 110 million Rupees and is owned by the Advani Pleasure Cruise Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Delta Corp and Casinos Austria.
1.8 miNE
Beach, Outdoor activities
Miramar Beach, Panaji
46 min walk • Miramar is the beach area of the Goan capital of Panjim, also known as Panaji and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. It is one of the two only beaches in Panjim, other being Caranzalem beach.
3.3 miNE
Street
18th June Road, Panaji
84 min walk • 18th June Road is one of the busiest streets in Panaji, Goa, India. It is located in the heart of the city, and is a major shopping destination for the tourist folks. Major businesses and restaurants line the street.
3.6 miNE
Memorial
Azad Maidan, Panaji
92 min walk • Azad Maidan is a martyrs' monument and ground in the Indian state of Panaji, Goa. It is located opposite the Goa Police headquarters on the Mahatma Gandhi Road, Panaji. It is located at 15°30′0″N 73°49′34″E.
3.3 miN
Temple
Shanta Durga Temple, Panaji
83 min walk • Shri Shantadurga Saunsthan is a private temple complex belonging to the Goud Saraswat Brahman Samaj located 30 km from Panaji at the foothill of Kavalem village in Ponda Taluka, Goa, India.