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Tourist Destinations of Assam: In
Daman , one can visit the Fort of St. Jerome at Nani
Daman, where there is a Jain temple as well. The 17th-century-old
Se Cathedral and the Church of Our Lady of Rosary in
Moti Daman are also worth a visit, and one can see the
exquisite Portuguese carvings on the walls of these
churches. Built in ancient Gothic style, these are the
feasts for the eyes. The stately Light House, the amusement
park and the Gandhi Park at Daman jetty are also places
of interest. Among the beaches, Devka beach is the most
famous. Others include the Jampore beach, which is of
interest to the swimmers and is very near the Gujarat
border. The lake garden of Satya Nagar Udyan is famous
for its fountains and promenades.
In Diu , the Zampa Gateway
is of particular interest. It has carvings of lions,
angels and a priest and has a chapel inside with an
inscription dating back to 1702. The artificial Zampa
waterfall is also attractive. St. Paul 's Church is
the only active church till date. Nearby is the old
St. Thomas 's Church that has now been taken over by
the authorities and converted into the Diu Museum .
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi
has been converted to a hospital. The Marwar memorial
commemorates the victory over the Portuguese. The massive
fort built in 1541 is now weathered and weak. It is
of major tourist interest. Other places include Jallandhar
and Gangeshwar temple. The Nagoa beach is the most famous
in Diu . Gomptimata, Chakratirth and the beautiful Sunset
Point are the other famous beaches. The Jama Masjid
is also famous. |