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Goa Chapora Fort |
Goa, the contrasting culture of forts and wine has a good many forts worth to be visited. Among the several forts of Goa, Goa Chapora Fort deserves to be mentioned. This ancient fort is situated near the Anjuna beach. The Goa Chapora Fort was built by Adil Shah of Bijapur. Chapora is about 10 K.M from Mapusa and this fort is most easily reached from Vagator side of the hill.
The fort gives a spectacular view of the sea as it is situated at the top of a cliff, on the coast of the Anjuna beach. While you set your foot there you can witness a few ruins here and there that give a mystical look to it. However on the whole, the Goa Chapora Fort is being well preserved. When the Portuguese took over this fort a new historical dimension was added. As a result of the Portuguese take over Portuguese architecture can be seen decorating it. The adjacent village is named “Shahpura”- the town of the Shah- following the name of the Muslim King Adil Shah . The ancient fort has been the silent witness of several historical events- battles won and lost and at present remains as an old relic.
Goa Chapra Fort has a unique beauty of its own. Its rich architecture surrounded with the beaches Morgim and Mandarem in the north , and Anjuna towards the south offer a spectacular view to the travelers. If you haven't visited this architectural wonder make your plans today and witness the grandeur of the ancient fort with its natural beauty. Rush for your bookings today for cheap flights to Goa and include Goa Chapra Fort in your tour plan.
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