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Daman and Diu is a union territory. It was ruled by Portuguese for 450 years. Daman and Diu

are 198 kilometers apart from each other. The two regions are bordered by the state of

Gujarat. This place was a Portuguese colony, so there are so many monuments which are in

Portuguese style and architecture, which are standing straight and being an interest for the

tourists. The monuments, churches, beaches are there to explore your interest and joy.

Let’s begin with Daman, it is divided by the Daman Ganga river into two parts, namely Nani –

Daman (small) and Moti – Daman (big), the names caused by border areas of Gujarat. Fort

Jerome is located in Nani Daman is a remarkable place to visit the people. It was

constructed before 4th century ago, but it does not have any breakage significance. It was

constructed to keep a watch on the sea activities and it was named after the St. Jerome,

whose statue is placed on the top of the main entrance. Its main attraction is Church of Our

Lady of the sea, which has remarkable Portuguese style and architecture.

The Bom Jesus Chur h is located in Moti Daman; it was built in 1603, and displays a

remarkable roman styled architecture. It attracts the visitors and pilgrims, both. It was a

parish church in the early Portuguese rule. The main feature of the church is it’s painted a gilt

wooden altar reredos and pulpit. The richly carved main south door with the elevated

facade, lofty ceiling, embellished with the statues of six saints is aesthetic and pleasing.

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There is a Nagoa Bea h located near the Bucharwada village; it offers you swimming with

white crystal clear water. It is less crowded beach in Daman and Diu and also offers sports

activities like volley ball match under the palm trees.

Fortim Do Mar Diu or Fort of Pani-Kota is located on the small island Simbor. The

fortress has ancient cells and cellars where the prisoners were locked. It is constructed in

the shape of a ship, offshore on the Arabian Sea. It houses a lighthouse and a chapel

dedicated to Our Lady of the “ea . This ancient stone fort is now a major tourist place to

provide an iconic view of the Arabian Sea.

If you are feeling tired now then you should

go to Jampore ea h , where you can go

for swimming, and peaceful walk and enjoy

a casual picnic with friends and family. This

is not a crowded place, but gives you a calm

and quiet environment. It gives you an

ample amount of sun and you can click here

some photographs to make your picnic

memorable on the sea shore.

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The “t. Paul’s Chur h is located in the Diu on the west coast of India. It was constructed in

1610 AD. It is built in baroque architecture style, with strong similarities of the Bom Jesus

Basilica at Goa built in 1605 AD. But it has a better design than that. The church has carved

wood work in the interior design. The altar, which has the image of St. Mary, is carved out of

a single piece of Burmese teak and is lined and lit up with 101 candles. Above the altar,

there is a “blue-and–white barrel – vaulted nave adorned with precious old paintings and

statues.

The Zampa Gateway is the most tourist attractions; it is a majestic monument which

enthralls the guests with its allure. You are sure to be enchanted by its sublime art and

architecture of this lovely gateway which has the carvings of the lions, angels and also a

priest. It also has an artificial waterfall. Its architecture reminds the art which was the

medium to express the likeness, reverence of the people of erstwhile period.

The “hell Museum is ot o ly the Asia’s first shell useu , but also i the world. It displays around 3000 different varieties of sea shells like spider, scorpion, cockle and

abalone.

There are other places in to visit in Daman and Diu like St Thomas Church, Hokka Trees,

Jallandhar Beach, and Mirasol Water Park. You will enjoy this trip with an amazing

experience.

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