Instituto Vasco da Gama, Panaji

#17 among attractions in Panaji

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The Instituto Vasco da Gama Goa, today known as the Institute Menezes Braganza, was founded in 1871 on the initiative of Tomás António Ribeiro Ferreira, better known by Tomás Ribeiro, with the aim of promoting and supporting science and Lusophone literature in Goa. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 15°30'4"N, 73°49'30"E

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Instituto Vasco da Gama – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1840 ftSE
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji
9 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.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Goa State Museum, Panaji
20 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.
0.5 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Sunaparanta, Panaji
14 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".
0.7 miSW
Museum, Concert hall, Auditorium
Kala Academy, Panaji
18 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.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Atal Setu, Panaji
21 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.
~1250 ftSE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Casino Goa, Panaji
7 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.
~1730 ftS
Street
18th June Road, Panaji
9 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.
~530 ftSE
Memorial
Azad Maidan, Panaji
3 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.
0.7 miSE
Library
Goa State Central Library, Panaji
19 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.
0.7 miS
Island, Area
Tiswadi, Panaji
19 min walk • Tiswadi or Ilhas de Goa is a Sub-District in North Goa in the state of Goa, Konkan region, India. This was one of the first territories to be annexed by Portugal in 1510. The present capital - Panjim as well the former capital - The City of Goa, both lie on the largest island.
1.2 miNW
Locality
Goa Velha
31 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Goa Velha is the Church of St. Andrew, a 16th-century Baroque-style church that stands as a testament to the town's colonial past. The church's ornate facade and intricate interior design are a sight to behold, and visitors can also...

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Which popular attractions are close to Instituto Vasco da Gama?

Nearby attractions include Azad Maidan, Panaji (3 min walk), Casino Goa, Panaji (7 min walk), 18th June Road, Panaji (9 min walk), Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji (9 min walk).

How to get to Instituto Vasco da Gama by public transport?

The nearest stations to Instituto Vasco da Gama:

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intra state bus stop (22 min walk)
Kadamba Bus Terminus (23 min walk)