Arch of the Viceroys
The Arch of the Viceroys, also known as Viceroy's Arch, was erected in 1599 in Goa, Portuguese India, by Viceroy Francisco da Gama. It was erected to commemorate the discovery of the sea route to India by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.
- Tourist attraction
- Description: Velha Goa, Goa, Índia
- Also known as“Arch of Viceroy”“Arch of Viceroys”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Se Cathedral and St. Cajetan Church.
Se Cathedral
Church
The Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina, known… Se Cathedral is situated 270 metres southwest of Arch of the Viceroys.
St. Cajetan Church
Church
St. Cajetan Church, also known as the Church of Divine… St. Cajetan Church is situated 170 metres east of Arch of the Viceroys.
Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi
Church
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1661… Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi is situated 370 metres southwest of Arch of the Viceroys.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Goa and Tiswadi.
Arch of the Viceroys
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Latitude
15.50577° or 15° 30′ 21″ north
Longitude
73.91362° or 73° 54′ 49″ east
Open location code
7J7MGW47+8C
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OpenStreetMap feature
historic=city_gate
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Portuguese to Tamil—“Arch of the Viceroys” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Arco dos Vice-Reis”
- Tamil: “ஆளுநரின் வளைவு”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Gate of the Palace of Adil Shah and Arch of Our Lady of the Conception.
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