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Ancestral Goa




Ancestral Goa is one of the major tourist attractions of Goa. Spread over an area of nine acres, this is a recreated village with life size structures and statues. Ancestral Goa lies on the slope of a lush green hill in Loutolim, at a distance of 10 km from Margao in South Goa District.

The main attraction of the place is the Sant Mirabai, one of the longest laterite sculptures in India. This sculpture, measuring 14 m by 5 m, depicts saint Mirabai singing in praise of Lord Krishna.

Other places to visit here are the Big Foot Dance Floor and the Escola De Musica. Cortalim (5 km), Borim (6 km), Majorda Beach (22 km) and Colva Beach (19 km) are neighboring places of tourist interest.

Goa Airport is 22 km away. The nearest railway station is Madgaon Railway Station.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: South Goa
Location: Salcette    
Website: http://www.ancestralgoa.com

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