Tune into entertainment at Panjim's Maquinez Palace

Abigail Crasto

THE COUNT OF MAQUINEZES

Situated along the banks of river Mandovi, the Palacio dos Maquinezes (Maquinez Palace) was the residence of two siblings -- Diago da Costa de Ataide e Tieve and Cristovam da Costa de Ataide e Tieve.

Goa| Maquinez Palace| Panjim | Mandovi|

HISTORIC

Built in 1702, the palace was also home to a medical institution, Escola Medico-Cirurgica de Nova Goa which subsequently came to be known as Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC).

Goa| Maquinez Palace| Panjim | Signage| Old GMC| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

DIVINE CONNECT

Many, including medical students back in the day attended the services at the chapel dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Victoria (Our Lady of Victoria) located within the premises of the palace.

Goa| Maquinez Palace| Panjim | Chapel| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

HEART OF HERITAGE

Today, the office of Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), a government agency, is housed within the Maquinez Palace.

Goa| Maquinez Palace| Entertainment Society of Goa| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

IFFI VENUE

The palace that has stood for centuries is filled with elegance and glamour during the annual International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where film enthusiasts from across the globe converge.

Goa| Maquinez Palace| International Film Festival of India| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

HUB FOR EVENTS

Apart from IFFI, the palace premises hosts several events, including Serendipity Arts Festival, the Goa Open Arts Festival, flea markets, art exhibitions, film screenings and much more.

Goa| Maquinez Palace| Film screenings| Events| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

IN THE VICINITY

Check out this iconic landmark structure, in close proximity to the Panjim market. Blending old with the new, it possesses an enchanting allure hard to miss.

Goa| Maquinez Palace| Panjim Market| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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