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FORT OF MOTI DAMAN 500 feet high and carry angle-like citadels. The terrace region of the
fort of Moti Daman is well-connected to the ground region with a
Moti Daman fort is a colossal structure that was constructed in the flight of steps. The inside wall of the fort consists of barracks, which is
year 1559 A.D. It covers a total land area of 30,000 square meters. the dwelling place of the army personnels. The gateway that is
The fort has two entrance passages and 10 citadels. The fort is located in the southern side of the fort has various inscriptions. These
surrounded by a moat, which links the river to the sea. It has been inscriptions tell the tale of Moti Daman fort. The northern gateway
built in the shape of a polygon and has projections that emerge out at also has inscriptions embedded on it. These writings embedded
regular intervals from the central fort. These projections are about within the gate walls give the actual date of construction of the fort.

The moss-walled Fort of Moti Daman dominates the landscape, a fort wall was once a Dominican monastery and flourishing centre of
massive sprawl, whose construction began in mid of 15th century theological studies; history is silent on how it declined. On the third
and went on till the end of the 16th century. You can Spend a Sunday of December, a public mass is held to commemorate its
pleasant morning wandering around the neat, well maintained patron, Saint Dominic. The seventeenth century Church of Bom
grounds which house the Governor's residence, a church, post Jesus has a dramatic, beautiful altar featuring painted sculptures of
office, hospital, and nunnery. The quaint cottages were home to the seven Christian saints, set into arches. Thousands of tourist every
Portuguese gentry. The newish road that girdles the Fort is now a year visit this truly interesting place. It unfolds to the visitors its
popular promenade. The large, still impressive ruin visible from the which historical diversity.

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