Corjuem Fort

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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. It is smaller than the other forts in Goa, but it gives a good view of the surrounding river and land. It is a protected monument under the Goa, Daman and Diu ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains act. ()

Built: 1705 (319 years ago)Coordinates: 15°35'48"N, 73°53'34"E

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Corjuem Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mapusa Friday Market, Mall De Goa, Hanuman Natya Graha, St. Jerome Church.

5.3 miW
Market, Shopping
Mapusa Friday Market, Mapusa
136 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...
6.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall De Goa, Socorro
168 min walk • Mall De Goa is a shopping mall in Porvorim in the Indian state of Goa. It is the largest shopping mall in Goa and was the second mall in the state after Caculo Mall in the capital Panaji. The mall was opened on 27 February 2016.
5.5 miW
City hall
Hanuman Natya Graha, Mapusa
141 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.
5 miW
Church
St. Jerome Church, Mapusa
127 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.
6.6 miSW
Area
Pilerne, Porvorim
169 min walk • Pilerne is a village situated in north Goa in the Bardez taluka of the North Goa district. It is rustic despite being fairly close to the North Goa tourist belt, and is considered a Census Town for the purposes of the Census.
4.3 miSW
Area
Pomburpa, Porvorim
110 min walk • Pomburpa is a village in North Goa, India.
4.5 miW
Forts and castles
Fortaleza de São Sebastião, Colvale
115 min walk • 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.
1.3 miSW
Village
Aldona
35 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.
5.1 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Duler Stadium, Mapusa
131 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.
6.5 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground, Socorro
167 min walk • The Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground, formerly known as the District Institute of Education and Training Ground, is a cricket ground in Porvorim, Goa, India.
3.5 miE
Town
Bicholim
90 min walk • Bicholim, pronounced, also known as Divchal and Dicholi, is a town and a municipal council in North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. It is the headquarters of the Concelho of Bicholim, one of seven that make up the Novas Conquistas, territories added to Goa comparatively latter than the first three of the Velhas Conquistas.