Once a sleepy hamlet of Goa, Panaji has witnessed rise and falls of many dynasties like the Chalukyas, Satavahanas and the Kadambas. It was also under the Muslim rule for a certain period of time but the place was developed by the Portuguese. Today it has emerged as one of the modern cities of the country. Location of Panaji
The geographical location of Panaji is between North Latitude 15º25' and East Longitude 73º5'. Covering a distance of 36 Square Kilometers, the city has a population of 65,586. Location of Panaji
One of the main centers of art and culture of the state, Panaji has many places of religious, historical and tourist interests like:
- Idalcao Palace
- Jama Masjid
- Mahalaxmi Temple
- Braganza Institue
- Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church
- Dona Paola Beach
- Secretariat
- Church Square
