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The Portuguese ruled Goa for 450 years and their influence on
the living styles and dwellings of the inhabitants has been deep
The State of Goa is proud of its heritage and encourages you to
come in person to take a guided tour of the restored Portuguese
Homes and Palaces.Tthe identification, preservation, conservation,
protection and rehabilitation of buildings, structures, streetscapes,
areas and districts of historic, architectural or cultural value,
in both urban and rural areas, and to encourage their continued
use has been a driving force behind several restoration projects
undertaken by the state and several indivisuals recently.
Every culture expresses their genius in different ways.
Architecture on this territory occupied by the Portuguese shows
original characteristics which differentiate it from other colonial
architectures. This phenomenon is a fruit of profound mixing of
the Indian and Portuguese cultures which the characterization
Indo Portuguese art conveys perfectly.
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