Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim

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The Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim in India, also known as Fort St. James Banastarim or Benastari Castle, is located at on the right bank of Cumbarjua Canal, on the eastern tip of Old Goa, North Goa district in the state of Goa on the west coast of India. ()

Built: 1635 (389 years ago)Coordinates: 15°29'28"N, 73°57'24"E

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Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Churches and convents of Goa, Chapel of St. Catherine, Se Cathedral.

3.1 miW
UNESCO-listed Baroque Catholic church
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa
79 min walk • The Basilica of Bom Jesus stands as an architectural gem in the city of Old Goa, India. This Roman Catholic basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its baroque architecture. The basilica houses the mortal remains of St.
3.1 miW
Church,
Churches and convents of Goa, Old Goa
79 min walk • Nestled in the tropical landscapes of Old Goa, India, the Churches and Convents of Goa stand as a testament to the region's rich colonial history and architectural grandeur. These religious monuments, which were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986...
3.2 miW
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Chapel of St. Catherine, Old Goa
82 min walk • The Chapel of St. Catherine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Old Goa in the same compound as Se Cathedral and the Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi. It was built in 1510 in the Baroque architectural style, and has a brown and white facade.
3.1 miW
Portuguese-built 16th-century cathedral
Se Cathedral, Old Goa
79 min walk • The Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina, known as Se Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and the seat of the Patriarch of the East Indies.
3.4 miW
Specialty museum, Museum
Museum of Christian Art, Old Goa
86 min walk • The Museum of Christian Art, in the former colonial capital of Old Goa, is a museum of Christian art. It is currently closed for a renovation and refurbishment project.
3 miW
Architecture
Arch of Viceroy, Candolim
78 min walk • Arch of Viceroy, also known as Viceroy's Arch, was erected in 1599 in Goa, India, by Viceroy Francisco da Gama, the grandson of Vasco da Gama. The arch was restored in 1954 after it faced a collapse. It is an ASI protected Monument of National Importance in Goa.
2.4 miW
Church, Baroque architecture, Colonial architecture
Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount, Old Goa
61 min walk • The Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Old Goa, India. It is one of the oldest churches in the city and was built between 1510 and 1519.
2.9 miW
, Baroque architecture, Church
St. Cajetan Church, Old Goa
75 min walk • St. Cajetan Church, also known as the Church of Divine Providence, is a church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman located in Old Goa. The church was completed in 1661 and is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.
3.4 miW
, Church, Historical place
Church of St. Augustine, Old Goa
88 min walk • Church of St. Augustine is a ruined church complex located in Old Goa. The church was completed in 1602 and is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.
3.1 miW
, Baroque architecture, Church
St. Francis of Assisi church, Old Goa
80 min walk • The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1661 by the Portuguese in the Portuguese Viceroyalty of India. The Church of St. Francis of Assisi, together with a convent, was established by eight Portuguese Franciscan friars who landed in Goa in 1517. It is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.
6.2 miSW
Bridge
Zuari Bridge, Vasco da Gama
159 min walk • The Zuari Bridge is a bridge between North Goa and South Goa, India. It carries the NH 66 over the tidal part of the Zuari River, between the villages of Agaçaim and Cortalim. It is a few metres downstream of the Konkan Railway Bridge. The bridge is 1,225 metres long.