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Panaji, the capital of Goa, is one of the magnificent cities of the state. Surrounded by wonderful old churches built in art deco style this beautiful and one of the oldest cities in Goa is located just by the left bank of the river Mandovi. The buildings built in Latin style, the ever crowded market place, colorful fairs and festivals are all part of the city of Panaji. Thus numerous tourists flock to this wonderful city round the year.
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Main attractions of Panaji: The Idalcao or the Adilshahi Palace is one of the prime attractions of Panaji. Built by the Portugese Viceroy Jeronimo de Azevedo, this building is now presently the secretariat in Panaji. The Raj Niwas is another popular attraction in Panaji. However, the most famous spot of Panaji is the Church Square or Lago de Igreja which forms the heart of the city. Built is Portugese Baroque design, the church portrays the image of Lady of Fatima in one of the altars. The Panaji Jama Masjid, St Thome quarter, Sebastien Chapel and the Braganza Institute are some of the popular attractions of Panaji.
How to reach Panaji: Goa is well connected by air, road and rail to the rest of the country. If you wish to reach Panaji by air, there are many regular domestic flights from Cochin, Bangalore, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Chennai, Delhi and Mangalore. The Dabolim airport is located in the outskirt of the city. You can also reach Panaji by bus from Mumbai, Pune or Bangalore. The Panaji Bus Terminus is quite well developed and offers many facilities to the travelers. The nearest railway station to Panaji is Madgao. Direct trains to Panaji are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur and Secundderabad.
Accommodation facilities in Panaji: Being the capital city there are many hotels and resorts of various budgets that suit the pocket of every traveler in the city.
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