This 16th-century hilltop chapel is one of the oldest churches in Old Goa.

In Old Goa, the former residence of the archbishop now houses a permanent exhibition.

A modern lighthouse near Fort Aguada offers stunning views of the surrounding peninsula.

A historic palace in the center of Pune where the founder of the Maratha Empire spent his formative years.

This chapel was built by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 to commemorate his entry into the city of Goa on St. Catherine’s Day.

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

This church in Old Goa was established by eight Portuguese Franciscan friars who landed there in 1517.

A former prison within a seaside fort has now been turned into an interactive museum.

Dedicated to one of the greatest military minds of the Maratha Empire.

One of the five gates into the fortress of to Shaniwar Wada was renamed to commemorate the 10th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire.

A gigantic shoe, inspired by a nursery rhyme, sits in a park atop Mumbai’s Malabar Hill.

Dedicated to the life of a brave woman soldier.

An ancient wall in the shadows of the Amber Castle.

A nearly impregnable 16th-century fort is one of Goa's oldest.

Considered one of the oldest surviving churches in Goa.

One of the few surviving gates into Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India.

This palace was built for the last king of Myanmar.

The Hindu god Vishnu is said to have walked at this Hindu pilgrimage site.

A tribute to one of Bombay's former governors that has withstood the test of time.

Located in the Horniman Circle area, this church marks the historical Zero Point of Mumbai.

Designed as a 17th-century watchtower, the former fort is now a popular sunset haunt.

This cupola was once seen as an architectural disaster.

Spread across an area of 20,000 square feet, the grand mansion is a fine example of Peshwa architecture.

An old tree within the university grounds has formed a beautiful archway that looks like a magical portal.