Castella de Aguada (Bandra Fort)

India / Maharashtra / Mumbai /
 fortification, interesting place
Portuguese built the Bandra Fort at the southern tip of present day Bandra Band Stand in 1640. The name indicates its origin as a place where fresh water was available in the form of a fountain ("Aguada") for Portuguese ships cruising the coasts in the initial period of Portuguese presence. The Fort was substantially demolished by the English after Bombay was passed on to them by the Portuguese as dowry in the marriage of Catherine of Braganza. Some walls still remain, as is the original plaque. The place has been partially developed into a picturesque park, mostly frequented by lovers starved of public places in the bustling metropolis. It has also become venue for some hip music concerts.md/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castella_de_Aguada
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Coordinates:   19°2'32"N   72°49'8"E

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  • Great Spot for making out...
  • Is the name correct? isnt Fort Aguada in Goa?
  • yup
  • name is correct check the wikipedia link
  • Yes, the name is correct. The other Fort Aguada in Goa is much more famous probably because of the Fort Aguada Beach Resort, an excellent five star hotel nearby. A Goan friend once spoke to me of his father's imprisonment at the Goan Fort Aguada during the struggle for liberation of Goa from its colonists. He said "It had no stars then" :)
  • On 13th of jan, 09 i alsong with my freinds, shibu,santosh & murli enjoyed the lohri festival. it was rocked by daler mehandi... he neded with the song...300 sal guru de nal...
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