Reis Magos Fort-Goa
City : panaji
State : goa
Latitude : 73.809511
Longitude : 15.497167
Nearby Cities :
City | Distance |
---|---|
Mormugao | 12.039 km |
Vasco da Gama | 11.298 km |
Sancoale | 16.671 km |
Raia | 27.53 km |
Description
Standing tall and proud overseeing and protecting the taluka of Bardez, across the river from the capital city of Panaji, this fort was one of the first bastions of the Portuguese rulers against enemy invasion. The structure exudes majesty and grandeur and though it is not the biggest fort in Goa, it still commands respect and awe.
Pre-dating even the prestigious and much larger Fort Aguada, and situated at the narrowest point of the mouth of the Mandovi, it’s skilful construction and strategic placement made this fort nearly impregnable and it was an important asset to the Portuguese colonists.
The fort has also been skilfully repaired in recent years and partly restored to its former glory. It is clearly visible, with its distinctive reddish stone walls, all the way from Panaji which lies across the Mandovi River from it.