Palacio Aguada

India / Goa / Panaji /
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The exterior grounds boasts stunning landscaping and lush gardens which were created by Shashank Vaidya. There are also ponds with lotus and swans and a swimming pool that goes right inside the mansion.
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Coordinates:   15°29'34"N   73°46'52"E

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  • "It is an exotic synthesis of gargoyles, Manueline architecture, Tuscan facades, Spanish steps and Venetian arches." The mansion had been created by architect Gerard da Cunha "Under strict instructions that there were to be no Indian ethnic references". It is termed as "Gazdar's astonishing 12-acre 'slice of Europe'."
  • Being adept at keeping away from the public eye, Gazdar and the secret of his success has long been the subject of rumours bandied around by locals and tourist guides alike. The latter, in turn, impart this knowledge to their paying customers as if it were a juicy morsel!
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