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Pilar Seminary & Zuari Viewpoint

Pilar, Goa, India

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Overview

A 1613 hilltop seminary over the Zuari — Fr Agnelo's shrine, a museum of Kadamba finds and the harbour panorama toward Mormugao.

Why visit: Faith, archaeology and the best Zuari view in one climb.

Things to do

›Fr Agnelo shrine
›Kadamba museum
›Zuari panorama
›Old Goa combo

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Mar

Entry fee

Free (museum donation)

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

2 hrs

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Within

1.5 km

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