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Places to See in Daman and Diu: 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. |