Walking through Goa's 18 June Road

Venita Gomes

REVOLUTIONARY DAY

18 June is an important day in Goa's history. It is the day that the people of Goa fought to take back their land from colonial clutches, starting with the Civil Disobedience Movement.

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ROAD NAMED AFTER

Marking this important and significant day, a road in the capital city was named after the revolution of 18 June, 1946.

18 June| 18 June Road| Goa Revolutionary Day | Civil Disobedience Movement | Photo: Venita Gomes

ON THE STREET

The 18 June Street is lined with several business establishments and is a popular shopping attraction in the capital city.

18 June| 18 June Road| Goa Revolutionary Day | Civil Disobedience Movement | Photo: Venita Gomes

THE TASTE OF 1968

Get a taste of Goa at this local restaurant which was started in the year 1968.

18 June| 18 June Road| Goa Revolutionary Day | Civil Disobedience Movement | Photo: Venita Gomes

GUJARATI SWEET MART

Locally known as Gujrat Lodge, try out some Gujarati sweets, chaat, Kachori, Kaman dhokla, khandvi, samosa, batata wada, samosa chaat, samosa chat at Gujarat Sweet Mart.

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SHOPPING SPREE!

Check out some fancy bags, hats and dresses at the many shopping stores on streets of the 18 June road.

18 June| 18 June Road| Goa Revolutionary Day | Civil Disobedience Movement | Photo: Venita Gomes

PIZZA STREET

If you are hungry and want to try out some pizza, 'La Pino'z Pizza' is to the rescue!

18 June| 18 June Road| Goa Revolutionary Day | Civil Disobedience Movement | Photo: Venita Gomes

BAKERS PARADISE

Love baking? Check out Arife Lamoulde Bakers supermarket which is known to have all baking items from A to Z!

18 June| 18 June Road| Goa Revolutionary Day | Civil Disobedience Movement | Photo: Venita Gomes

TILES, AZULEJOS AND MORE

One of the oldest trading outlets here is the Sheeron Trading Co. which has unique, geometric tiles, Azulejo's, Mario Miranda souvenirs and more.

18 June| 18 June Road| Goa Revolutionary Day | Civil Disobedience Movement | Photo: Venita Gomes

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