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Reis Magos Fort is located on the northern bank of the River Mandovi across to the city of Panaji in North Goa at a distance of 7 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand.








         Guns and Small military troops
This Reis Magos Fort was constructed using laterite and is located on a hill that can be accessed through a ramp or a narrow staircase. From the Fort one can obtain a beautiful view of the River Mandovi. The other features of the Fort are the high sloping walls, underground rooms, passages, cylindrical turrets looking out towards the Mandovi River. The water supply provided to the Fort from a fresh water spring which is situated within the Fort. The Fort has been well preserved and was defended by 33 guns and a small military troop.


                           Reis Magos Church

                                   
Located close to the Fort is the Reis Magos Church, the first church of Bardez. This church is well known for the colorful 'Fiesta dos Reis Magos' which is the Feast of the Three Wise Men. The feast is held on 6th of January every year.

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