Candolim: Heritage Walk of Fort Aguada Port and Jail Complex
ID: GYG774706-1244164
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देश: India
अवधि:
01:00 घंटे
विवरण
Heritage walk at the Lower Fort Aguada Port and Jail Complex highlighting the history of the 400 year old monument, later repurposed as a prison and today is a cultural center for travelers to visit.
The captivating fort Aguada has borne witness to countless events in Goan history; from defending the Portuguese colony against invasions from the Dutch and the Marathas, to its internal prison complex used to house freedom fighters battling for Goan independence – this magnificent structure is bursting with rousing stories from the past. Journey through time, as we explore this iconic 400-year-old monument and soak in stunning panoramic views of the seaside.
Learn about the history of fort Aguada as a 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.
Explore various sections of the lower 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.
मुख्य आकर्षण
- Marvel at the trademark Portuguese-style architecture
- Stories about the unsung heroes of Goa’s liberation movement
- Exclusive access to certain areas in the fort not accessible to the public
मार्गदर्शन भाषाएँ
महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी
Guests will be meeting a storyteller at the Ticket Counter of the Lower Fort Aguada Port and Jail Complex Heritage Walk
शामिल
- Heritage walk led by a knowledgeable local storyteller.
- Entry ticket to the Fort Aguada monument.
- Exclusive access to a freshwater spring, kitchens and prison cells.
शामिल नहीं
- This is a walking trail, and we do not use vehicles inside the monument complex
- Pickup and drop
- Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and snacks
- Sightseeing points that fall outside of the curated route
- We do not provide umbrellas, raincoats, hats/caps, face-masks or sanitizers.
मुझे कब बुक करना चाहिए?
उपलब्धता की गारंटी के लिए जितनी जल्दी हो सके बुक करें। जल्दी बुकिंग पर विचार करना विशेष रूप से तब महत्वपूर्ण है जब आप सार्वजनिक छुट्टियों या सप्ताहांत जैसे उच्च सीजन के दौरान यात्रा की योजना बना रहे हों।
रद्दीकरण
इस यात्रा को आप यात्रा शुरू होने से 24 घंटे पहले बिना किसी शुल्क के रद्द कर सकते हैं। यदि आप इसे 24 घंटे बाद रद्द करते हैं या यात्रा पर नहीं आते हैं, तो भी आपको गतिविधि की पूरी कीमत चुकानी होगी। पिक-अप या प्रस्थान में देर से आना यात्रा पर नहीं आने के रूप में माना जाएगा।
