Viceroys Arch, Goa

**★★★★★ Vaibhav Shirodkar — a month ago

★★★★★ (5/5)

Visited Viceroys Arch in Old Goa and honestly, it’s a quick stop but a solid one 👍

The Arch of the Viceroys, also called Viceroy’s Arch, was built in 1599 by Viceroy Francisco da Gama to commemorate Vasco da Gama’s arrival in India in 1498. Knowing this while standing there hits different. Real history, not textbook stuff 😮‍🔥

The structure itself looks strong and aged in a good way. Stone + brick combo, detailed carving on top, and a proper information plaque that even mentions th

**★★★★★ sarada mysore — 3 months ago

A Historical Landmark . Though rebuilt, the old inscription and sculpture have been retained . ASI has installed an useful Signboard with good information about the structure . Worth stopping by and have a look .

**★★★★★ T P T — 3 months ago

Constructed in circa 1600, it is amazing that this arch is still surviving! This was constructed by then viceroy Francisco Da Gama, in memory of his great grandfather Vasco Da Gama. The structure is maintained very well by the ASI. Such monuments are part of the country's history and hence Kudos to the ASI for maintaining it very well.

**★★★★★ Vikas Singh — 5 months ago

The Viceroy's Arch in Old Goa was built between 1597 and 1600, with the arch being completed in 1600 by Viceroy Francisco da Gama, the grandson of Vasco da Gama. It was a welcome gate for Portuguese viceroys arriving in the city and was built near the Mandovi River to commemorate Vasco da Gama's arrival in India. It features a deer emblem from Vasco da Gama's coat of arms and a statue of St. Catherine on the side facing the city.

**★★★★☆ Alok Ranjan — 4 months ago

A good historic monument in old Goa. You can take a walk along the river.