The Viceroy’s Arch at Velha Goa – a tourist’s delight
Situated around 20 kilometres from the Capital City of Panjim, lies Velha Goa or Old Goa, the erstwhile Portuguese Capital of Goa and home to the Viceroy’s Arch. Standing tall along the Mandovi River, beyond the Se Cathedral, the Viceroy’s Arch is a testimony to the rich and colourful history of a bygone era. Francis […]
Adaptive Reuse Model to protect Goa monuments?
Recently, the Directorate of Archives and Archaeology (DAA) has been considering the adaptive reuse of protected monuments. Three heritage sites have been shortlisted. The monuments identified for conservation are located in Naroa, Vichundrem and Cabo de Rama. What is Adaptive Reuse? Adaptive reuse is conventionally defined as “the process of adapting old structures for new […]
