Walking Tour | Aguada Port and Jail Heritage Walk
Aguada, North Goa
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Walking Tour | Aguada Port and Jail Heritage Walk
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Stay Vista Goa
Aguada, North Goa
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Overview
Journey through the iconic 17th century Fort Aguada and unearth riveting tales from colonial Portuguese history, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea.
Key Highlights of Walking Tour | Aguada Port and Jail Heritage Walk
Learn about the history of Fort Aguada as an strategic defense stronghold, and the decision by former Portuguese dictator Antonio Salazar to repurpose the lower fort into a prison complex used to house convicted Goan freedom fighters.
Marvel at the trademark Portuguese-style architecture.
Explore various sections of the fort - including exclusive access to a beautiful chapel, a freshwater spring, former kitchens and dingy prison cells in the Aguada jail.
Discover gripping tales of the epic battles fought between Indian kingdoms and the colonial Portuguese empire to wrestle for control of the fortress.
Unearth soul-stirring stories about the unsung heroes of Goa’s liberation movement.
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