#71 vlog Goa part 2 explore the South Goa by Own Thar…Enjoy Goa life…Mr&MrsMedico

#71 vlog Goa part 2 explore the South Goa by Own Thar…Enjoy Goa life…Mr&MrsMedico
1 Parra road:-Remember the pristine narrow roads lined with palm trees on either side, of the Dear Zindagi fame? That’s the Parra road for you! On your google map search for St. Anne’s Church in Parra and you’ll easily spot the road. Lined with palm trees, and overlooking fields on both sides, this road that you’d have often spotted in films and TV series like Four More Shots Please!, is off of the main highway, it is one of the prettiest, most picturesque roads in Goa.

2 old Goa church:- The Basilica of Bom Jesus (Portuguese: Basílica do Bom Jesus; Konkani: Borea Jezuchi Bajilika) is a Catholic basilica located in Goa, in the Konkan region of India. The iconic church is a pilgrimage centre and recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.[1][2] The basilica is located in Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India, and holds the mortal remains of St Francis Xavier.[3]

3 Old church museum:- Archaeological Museum and Portrait Gallery was set up in 1964, NS reorganised in 1981–82. It is run by the Government of India's Archaeological Survey of India and is situated in the former Portuguese colonial capital of Old Goa, a historic one-time city which now attracts a large number of tourists. Items on display are included as part of eight galleries, comprising the Portuguese rule in Goa, and also the pre-historic and early historic periods of Goan history. The late Medieval period is well covered. There are also portraits of Governors and Viceroys of colonial Goa.
Besides this, there are postage stamps, wooden sculptures, pillars and other objects.[1] Artificial and natural lighting is used for the display. The larger-than-life statue of the Portuguese epic poet Luis Vaz de Camoes is particularly noteworthy. There are also hero stones, sati stones, Persian and Arabic inscriptions, Portuguese weapons (rifles, swords, daggers). Video shows are available to visitors, and there is a publication sale-counter.

4 Dona Paula Beach:- Dona Paula is a village and tourist destination in the neighborhood of Panaji, Goa, India.[1] It is today home to the National Institute of Oceanography and the International Centre Goa.
The place is named after Dona Paula Amaral Antónia de Souto Maior, a historical figure in Portuguese India. She was related to the Portuguese Viceroy of Jaffnapatnam in Sri Lanka. She and her family arrived in Goa in 1744 and she married a hidalgo from Spain in 1756. Her father was Dom António Caetano de Menezes Souto Maior. They were an extremely affluent family, and the entire property from the present-day Cabo Raj Nivas all the way to Caranzalem belonged to the Souto Maior family. She died on 21 December 1782.[1]
Dona Paula was a woman of charity, and is known to have helped the villagers and worked a lot for their betterment. present day Goa Raj Bhavan) is situated at a scenic spot in Dona Paula.[2] The area is also the location of a historic British war-graves cemetery.[3]

Tourism
Dona Paula is located on the sea stretch that spans from Panjim, Miramar and Dona Paula is an area frequented by tourists. During the tourist season, Dona Paula transforms into a crowded stretch which is otherwise a calm place during monsoons.[citation needed] A large part of the Hindi movie Ek Duuje Ke Liye was shot here, popularising the place further. An action sequence from Rohit Shetty's movie Singham was shot here. The idyllic rocky tourist attraction lies at the spot where the Mandovi and the Zuari rivers meet and flow into the Arabian Sea at a distance of 1 km from this point.

5 Miramar Beach:- A bustling area within the capital Panjim, Miramar centers on its namesake beach, a palm-lined strip where shacks sell local fashion, jewelry, and food. Cozy diners offer traditional Goan fare, trendy cafes dish up wood-fired pizzas, and upscale hotel restaurants serve western and Indian dishes. The Goa Science Centre & Planetarium has interactive exhibits, pre-booked demonstrations, and a 3D movie theater. An urban beach in North Goa, Miramar Beach was once known as Gasper Dias Beach. A short distance away from Panaji, Goa’s capital city, Miramar is a family-friendly beach but also a perfect place for groups of friends to hangout as well as fitness lovers who can enjoy morning and evening walks/run or yoga sessions.
Adjoining Miramar Beach is the estuary of Mandovi River which opens in the Arabian Sea. Across the beach and river, one can also see the impressive Fort Aguada standing. The statue of the first chief minister of Goa, Late Dayanand Bandodkar is also one of the attractions of Miramar Beach.

6 The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church (Portuguese: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Conceição) is located in Panjim, Goa, India. The Church conducts Mass every day in English, Konkani, and Portuguese.[1]