Old Goa situated on the banks of Mandovi river is steeped in history. Adil Shah of Bijapur Sultanate established the city. The Portuguese arrived in 1510 and captured it from Adil Shah. Soon Old Goa under the Portuguese flourished in terms of trade and became the capital.  Old Goa or Old Velha was considered the … Continue reading Old Goa – Home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site