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Old Goa
Old Goa Rd, Panaji, Goa 403402, IndiaAbout
Old Goa or Velha Goa is a historical city in North Goa district in the Indian state of Goa . The city was constructed by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15th century, and served as capital of Portuguese India from the 16th century until its abandonment in the 18th century due to a plague. It is said to have once been a city of nearly 200,000 where from, before the plague, the Portuguese traded across continents.The remains of the city are a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Old Goa is approximately 10 kilometres east of the state capital Panjim
