Places to visit in Goa for culture fanatics
Times of IndiaTimes Travel Editor/THINGS TO DO IN GOA/ Updated : Jul 6, 2017, 23:22 IST
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Besides its stunning beaches, seafood shacks and exciting watersports, there are many places to visit in Goa for culture enthusiasts as well. Thanks to its rich Portuguese history, the state is dotted with museums that will keep c … Read more
Besides its stunning beaches, seafood shacks and exciting watersports, there are many places to visit in Goa for culture enthusiasts as well. Thanks to its rich Portuguese history, the state is dotted with museums that will keep culturally-inclined visitors fully occupied throughout their trip. Museums that narrate the story of Goa’s art, architecture and way of life over the centuries; historic chapels and churches; art centres that also provide training in folk music and dance, and festivals and street carnivals that offer interesting glimpses of the local culture—a trip to these cultural hubs will let you discover a whole new side to India's favourite beach destination. Read less

Besides its stunning Goa beaches, seafood shacks and exciting watersports, there are many places to visit in Goa for culture enthusiasts as well. Thanks to its rich Portuguese history, the state is dotted with museums that will keep culturally-inclined visitors fully occupied throughout their trip. Museums that narrate the story of Goa’s art, architecture and way of life over the centuries; historic chapels and churches; art centres that also provide training in folk music and dance, and festivals and street carnivals that offer interesting glimpses of the local culture—a trip to these cultural hubs will let you discover a whole new side to India's favourite beach destination.
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