Cabo Raj Bhavan
An imposing structure, the Cabo Raj bhavan stands on the mouths of river Mandovi and Zuari atop a cliff in Tiswadi taluka. Nine lilometres form Panajim, it lies on the peninsular tip of land near Dona Paula. Built in 1540, it was initially used to guard the Goa harbour. It took a long time to complete and was huge enough to house entire citadel in it but what remains today of it are just three large cisterns. Before the fort was erected a chapel of Blessed Virgin Mary was build along with a convent for Franciscans. This later housed Governors of Goa and today also its the official residence of the Governor of Goa. One of the most elegant Raj Bhavan's in India, special appointment is required to visit it.
There are many other forts in Goa like the Mormugao fort which guarded the Mormugao port, Corjuem Fort alongside Mapusa river, the fortress of Colvale in Bardej which were once crucial in protecting Goa. However, little remains of these today. Still, if you have a knack for historical sites, then go ahead and explore these.
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