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Old Goa is 9 km east of Panaji, in Goa, a state of India.

Overview

Old Goa is 9 km east of Panaji, in Goa, a state of India.

Historical Timeline

500

Malaria and cholera epidemics ravaged the city in the 17th century and it was largely abandoned, only having a remaining population of 1,500 in 1775.

1510

The city was captured by the Portuguese and was under Portuguese rule from 1510 as the administrative seat of Portuguese India.

1543

The population was roughly 200,000 by 1543.

1759

The viceroy's residence was transferred in 1759 to the future capital, Panjim (a village about 9 kilometres to its west).

1843

It continued to be the de jure capital of Goa until 1843, when the capital was shifted to Panjim.

1961

Velha Goa was incorporated into the Republic of India after its annexation in 1961, with the rest of Goa.

Historical Sites

Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi

Fort Santo Estevão

Shree Betal temple

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church

Mandovi Bridge

Notable Figures

Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi

Fort Santo Estevão

Shree Betal temple

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