Friday, 24 February 2017

Cabo de Rama Fort

Cabo de Rama Fort:-
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Portuguese claimed the  Cabo de Rama Fort after defeating the Raja of Soonda and renovated it subsequently in the past, the fort has switched hands between Hindu, Muslim Monarchs and the Portuguese witnessed  many  battles in History. The present rickety structure with turrets and rusty cannons is a left over by the Portuguese. The Portuguese equipped it with 21 guns and military barracks , as well as commandant quarters and a chapel .It was abandoned when the Portuguese left this place . Later, this fort housed a government till 1955 and was  abandoned again . Today, this fort is in ruins, but is a popular tourist attraction of Goa.

In side the Cabo de Rama fort, there is a church of Santo Antonio which is in excellent condition and it is still used by devotees. The fort provides majestic view of the entire length of Clove beach and the Cancona stretch. 

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