Kala Academy, Panaji

Name: Kala Academy
Address: Campal, Panaji - Goa 403 001, Panaji, India

#5 among attractions in Panaji

Museum, Concert hall, Auditorium, Art gallery

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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. It plays the role of being an "apex body to develop music, dance, drama, fine art, folk art, literature, etc. and thereby promote cultural unity of Goa." ()

Coordinates: 15°29'39"N, 73°49'3"E

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Campal, Panaji - Goa 403 001Panaji India

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Kala Academy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.3 miSW
Museum, Science museum
Goa Science Centre, Panaji
33 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...
0.9 miE
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji
22 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.
1 miE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Goa State Museum, Panaji
27 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Sunaparanta, Panaji
17 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".
1.5 miNE
Bridge
Atal Setu, Panaji
38 min walk • The Atal Setu is a cable-stayed bridge in Goa that runs between Panaji and Porvorim. It carries National Highway 66 over the tidal part of the Mandovi River. It is 5.1 kilometres long, making it the third longest cable-stayed bridge in India.
0.8 miNE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Casino Goa, Panaji
20 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.
1.1 miSW
Beach, Outdoor activities
Miramar Beach, Panaji
29 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.
0.4 miE
Street
18th June Road, Panaji
11 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.
0.7 miNE
Memorial
Azad Maidan, Panaji
18 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.
1.4 miNW
Temple
Shanta Durga Temple, Panaji
35 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.
1 miE
Library
Goa State Central Library, Panaji
27 min walk • Goa State Central Library is the main library in the State of Goa, India. It is located in Panjim and its website claims that it is the first public library to be set up across India, in the early 1830s.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kala Academy?

Nearby attractions include Tiswadi, Panaji (9 min walk), 18th June Road, Panaji (11 min walk), Sunaparanta, Panaji (17 min walk), Azad Maidan, Panaji (18 min walk).