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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Panaji

12 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Panaji, India

Updated July 1, 2025
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Gitanjali Art Gallery, Fontainhas.

Panaji, India

Fontainhas

This colorful colonial neighborhood in Panjim is one of the only Latin Quarters in Asia.

Panaji, India

Dharohar: National Museum of Customs & GST

A collection of items seized by the Indian Customs have been kept for display at the Old Customs House in Panaji.
This enormous canon changed the rules of combat in India.

Panaji, India

Cannon of Banastarim

This 16th-century cannon is thought to be the oldest piece of forge-welded wrought iron in India.
The tombstone on the wall

Panaji, India

Dona Paula's Tombstone

Legends of adultery, love affairs, and charity swirl around this mysterious 17th-century Portuguese woman.

Panaji, India

Panaji's Heritage Steps

These colorful staircases can be found around Goa’s capital.
Maruti Temple

Panaji, India

Maruti Temple

An iconic temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman resides atop a hill in the heart of Panaji.

Panaji, India

Institute Menezes Braganza

The entrance hall of this old cultural institute is decorated with Azulejo artwork depicting Vasco da Gama’s journey to India.
The ‘Old Secretariat’ government building in New Delhi.

Panaji, India

The 'Old Secretariat'

Panaji’s oldest surviving building, which was once a palace and viceroy residence, now houses the Goa State Museum.
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