8 Things to see in the vicinity of Panjim's Latin Quarter

Roxanne D'silva

OLD IS GOLD

Here are some of the oldest buildings to check out along the M G Road, very close to Panjim's famed Latin Quarter.

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SAO TOME CHAPEL

The São Tomé Chapel is located opposite the Head Post Office, in Panjim, and is over 200-years-old.

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PEDRO FERNANDES & CO

A wide range of musical instruments are on sale at this little store, which is one of the oldest commercial establishments in the locality, having opened its doors in 1928.

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ALELUIA MENEZES & SONS

Apart from selling paints, tools and a variety of hardware, this store, founded in 1943, also provides key-making services. So, if you ever find yourself in need of a duplicate key, this is the place to visit!

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INOCENCIO FERNANDES & SONS

Now functioning as a cosmetic store, this decades-old establishment was a medical store before it got a makeover of its own.

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DOWN THE ROAD

A discotheque, named 'Lido', operated from this premises in the early 90s. Today, it houses 'Down the Road,' a well-known pub and bistro.

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DAYANAND (BHAUSAHEB) BANDODKAR

A life-sized statue of Dayanand (Bhausaheb) Bandodkar stands close to the Old Secretariat building. Bandodkar was the first chief minister of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman & Diu, and was elected through a democratic process.

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ABBE FARIA

Facing the Adil Shah Palace, stands the sculpture of Abbe Faria, extolled as the Father of Hypnotism.

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