SEA FORT (PANIKHOTA), DIU Fortress of Panikota is located in Daman and Diu, one of the Union Territories of India. This fortress offers a breathtaking view of Diu Island and its adjoining areas. Fortress of Panikota is situated near the Diu Fort in Daman and Diu. This fort is also known as Fortim do Mar. Located at the mouth of a creek, Panikota Fortress is a magnificent stone building, which can be reached by a motor launch or a canoe. It is located about a nautical mile from the jetty of Diu. The fortress offers kaleidoscopic view of both the sea and Diu Island. |
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION The Fortress of Panikotha is a magnificent stone structure in the sea, built right at the mouth of the creek. Approximately one nautical mile from the Diu jetty, it also has a light house and a small chaple dedicated to Our Lady of the Sea. Located in the middle of the sea, the fortress creates a beautiful view whether seen from the jetty, from the Fort, from the Village of Ghoghla or from Diu proper. Special light effects at night give it a mesmerizing beauty. To reach Panikotha, tourists boats are available. More... A meio caminho entre a ilha de Diu e Una, povoação na parte continental, está o fortim de Panikota, que serviu de prisão e é agora um excelente pano de fundo para as fotos que não me canso de fazer. Á noite, diversos holofotes projectam sobre as suas paredes maciças, feixes de luz multicoloridos. Observada do ponto mais alto da fortaleza, dominada por um farol, a cidade parece mergulhar numa mancha verde de arvoredo onde se destacam as fachadas das principais igrejas da cidade. More... The Fortress of Panikotha is a magnificent stone structure in the sea, built right at the mouth of the creek. Approximately one nautical mile from the Diu jetty, it also has a light house and a small chaple dedicated to Our Lady of the Sea. More... The fortress of Panikotha or Fortim-do-Mar in Diu looks absolutely stunning whether captured from the village of Ghoghla, from the jetty, from the Fort, or from Diu. Sitting in the heart of the sea, this monument is a remarkable sight to savor. In fact its beauty has impressed many people world over and its due popularity has attracted even the Bollywood makers to capture its picture in their camera. The clear view of this fantastic monument is available in the very renowned box-office hit bollywood movie "QAYAMAT". More... |
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