Moti Daman Fort
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A large Portuguese walled town on the south bank of the Damanganga river, with churches, old houses and government offices inside its walls.
FortMoti Daman, Daman districtBest time to visit: October to March
Highlights
- Massive walls with bastions and gateways
- Bom Jesus Church with its carved and gilded altar
- Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary
- The old Daman lighthouse inside the fort walls
- St Jerome Fort across the river in Nani Daman
Significance
Daman was a Portuguese possession for about four centuries until December 1961. The fort is still the seat of the territory’s administration, which is housed inside its walls.