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Fort Aguada Goa

Updated: Jan 16, 2023

Post Aguada is a seventeenth century Portuguese stronghold watching out at the conversion of Mandovi Stream and the Middle Eastern Ocean. The disintegrating defenses of the post stand on the Sinquerim Ocean side, around 18 km from Panjim. The feature of the stronghold is a solitary four-story beacon (which is one-of-its-sort in Asia )and a dazzling perspective on the dusk.


Implicit 1612 as a security from Dutch and Marathas, Stronghold Aguada was the most valued and vital post for the Portuguese and covers the whole promontory at the southwestern tip of Bardez. The post is so named after the Portuguese Word for water for example 'Agua' and used to be a renewing wellspring of freshwater for mariners. As a matter of fact, it has the ability to hold 2,376,000 gallons of water and was one of the greatest freshwater repositories of Asia.


Post Aguada has likewise been utilized as Aguada prison. A sculpture before the prison show respect to the political dissidents, providing the post with a dash of enthusiasm.


Stronghold Aguada is situated on the Aguada-Siolim Street in Sinquerim, Candolim. The peak and the ocean side are of 4 km separated. This distance can be covered by employing motorbikes or taxicabs from any of the sea shores close by. The each day toll of a motorbike is between INR 400 - INR 500. Notwithstanding, assuming you wrangle you can get it at a considerably less expensive cost. A legitimate driver's ID and a different personality verification is required for recruiting any vehicle. There is likewise a backup way to go included a pathway spaning 2 km, notwithstanding, it makes for a seriously steep trip.


Post Aguada is a fine illustration of Portuguese engineering. Comprised of laterite stone, which is generally accessible in Goa, it has endured the attacks of time. Standing tall against waters serious areas of strength for and, the eminent post has been based on Bardez landmass and completely covers it. It is encircled by strongholds on three sides and the fourth side has a door confronting the stream.


Post Aguada is separated into two sections where the upper part goes about as a stronghold and watering station, while the lower part fills in as a protected billet for Portuguese boats.


A piece of the Post Aguada had been changed over into a prison during the Salazar organization. The Aguada prison, notwithstanding, is shut for public. It has a sculpture which portrays Goa's battle for opportunity. On each eighteenth June, a service is held here to recognize the political dissidents of Goa.


The Aguada Post likewise has an awe inspiring four-storeyed beacon. Underlying 1864 it is the most established beacon of Asia. Some time ago oil lights were utilized to emanate light after like clockwork which was subsequently different to 30 seconds. The Beacon overwhelms the scene of the Post. It was shut to public look a long time back and was deserted in 1976. In this way, another beacon was constructed and was named as Aguada Beacon. A ringer inside the beacon later turned into a piece of Our Woman of Faultless Origination Church in Panaji. For a little expense, a bending flight of stairs can lead you to the top from where you can have a wonderful perspective on the dusk.


Aguada Post is a well - saved Portuguese stronghold in India situated close to the Sinquerim Ocean side. Its development was begun in the year 1609 and was finished in 1612 under Ruy Tavara, the then Emissary of Goa. Situated in the south of Candolim town, at the shore of Mandovi Waterway, the stronghold was worked to protect Portuguese against the Dutch and the Marathas. It was likewise a reference point for the vessels coming from Europe as the beacon filled the need. It was entrusted with the guard of transportation and the Bardez sub-region nearby.


Other than the beacon, the post likewise has a canal, explosive room and a mystery get away from entry in the event of war and crisis.

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