Margoa's Municipal Market

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Sight Address : Margoa’s Municipal Market located close to the station is one of the busiest hot spots of the city. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Margoa’s Municipal Market has become one of the most popular shopping destinations in Goa. Shopping in Goa will always remain one of the most prominent attractions for tourists who visit the state. There a number of famous shopping destinations in Goa which include the big shopping malls as well as local markets that sell everything from small trinkets to antique furniture. The market at Margao, Goa is a busy commercial hub that sells all necessary items required for daily use and consumption.The Market at Margao is spread out over a very large area. It starts from the southern end of the main square and extends almost till the old railway station. The market was set up to provide all necessary products and items for the locals at one place. The popularity of the market slowly grew to such an extent that it started drawing tourists on a large scale too.

Margoa’s Market in Goa

HistoryEdit

In 1961, Goa was incorporated into the Indian Union, and Margao was declared as the administrative center of the district of South Goa. Margao in pre-Portuguese times was one of the important settlements in Salcete and known as Matha Grama (the village of Mathas) as it was a temple town with nine Mathas in temple schools. The Holy Spirit Church Margao was the first and only church to be built in Margao. Its replacement in 1579 was destroyed by raiders along with the seminary that had been built alongside it.[citation needed] The present church was built in 1675.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

9 am – 2 pm & 4 pm – 8 pm.

Closed OnEdit

2 pm to 4 pm

Best Season to VisitEdit

Goa can be visited all through the year. But the Best season to visit is from October to June. Summer (March to May) is hot in Goa but the sea breeze offers solace to the heat. Monsoon (June to September) offer heavy to medium rainfalls.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hrs.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

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Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Banjara Restaurant ; De Souza Chambers, Margao, Goa ; Ph/M – Tel: 0832 722 008 ; Food Serve – Serves north Indian and Mughlai cuisine.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.

Bus : There are regular bus services from Margao.

Train : Nearest railhead from Majorda. From Margao and Panaji, taxis and auto are available at reasonable price.

Air : Nearest airport is Dabolim.

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Things to CarryEdit

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Safety / WarningEdit

During the monsoon season, which lasts till September, rains and thunder showers pelt the Goan plains. The humidity levels are at their highest during the monsoon months.