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Portuguese Colonial Architecture There is something magical about Goa villas . They have a sense of old world charm fused with local flair and tradition. All our Isprava holiday homes in Goa are built keeping in mind the Portuguese history of the state. Did you know Portugal ruled Goa for around 450 years? This means that apart from the language, culture and food of Goa, their architecture has had strong influences from the European nation. Building a villa in Goa meant you had to keep in mind a few things. The first was of course the fierce monsoons which could create havoc in your home if you were not careful. Under Portuguese rule, a lot of Goans would travel abroad and bring home relics and ideas from other places. This means that Goan villas are not the product of just one culture but an amalgamation of people, places and ideas. Most of the churches in Goa are built in a traditional Baroque style borrowed from the Portuguese. As much as Goa was a part of...