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Church of the Immaculate Conception: It was built in 1541 and rebuilt in 1619 and main
place of worship, and it stands above the square in the main
part of the town, reaches by the several intersecting flights of
stairs. Panaji was the first port of call for voyages from Lisbon,
so Portuguese sailors would visit this Church to give thanks for a
save crossing before continuing to Old
Goa. 
The old district,
Fontainhas,
is to the west of the Queen River. It's an interesting area to walk
around, with narrow street, title buildings with overhanging
balconies and an atmosphere more reminiscent of the Mediterranean
than of India. There are numerous little bars rarely visited by
foreigners.
Braganza Institute;
Largo Da Igreja (The main church); Jama Masjid (built in 18th century ); Mahalakshmi Temple; small
Museum (open Monday to Friday) are
some other places of interest .
On the eastern
promontory, beyond the hill, is the St.Thome quarter with traditional 18th and 19th
century houses. Other place of interest are Mint and Sebastian Chapel.
Miramar, Dona Paula and Vainguinim are three beaches near Panaji.
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