Arch of Viceroy
Arch of Viceroy, also known as Viceroy's Arch, was erected in 1599 in Goa, India, by Viceroy Francisco da Gama, the grandson of Vasco da Gama. The arch was restored in 1954 after it faced a collapse.
Viceroy's Arch in the 1940s
| Arch of Viceroy | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Goa |
| Country | India |
| Completed | 1599 |
The side of the arch that faces the river, has a deer emblem on Vasco da Gama's coat of arms. The arch has a statue of Vasco da Gama at the centre.[1] The side that faces the city has a sculpture of a European woman wearing a crown and a robe, holding a sword in one hand and an open book in the other.[2]
References
- "Viceroy's Arch | India Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- RoyChoudhury, Indrajit (27 October 2018). "Viceroy's Arch in Old Goa". Indrosphere. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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