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'''Gandaulim''' is a village located on the western bank of the [[Cumbarjua Canal]], within [[Tiswadi|Ilhas]] in the state of Goa, India.
'''Gandaulim''' is a village located on the western bank of the [[Cumbarjua Canal]], within [[Tiswadi|Ilhas]] in the state of Goa, India.
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It is famous for being the only [[Croatian India|colonial possession]] of [[Croatia]] in the Indian subcontinent. The Church of St. Blaise - last remnant of their legacy, was built in 1541 by the [[Republic of Ragusa|Croatian]]s, in a similar architecture of their [[St Blaise's Church|church back home]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livehistoryindia.com/story/amazing-india/the-croats-of-goa/|title=The Croats of Goa}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/why-this-goan-village-will-root-for-croatia/articleshow/64983827.cms|title=church: Why this Goan village will root for Croatia &#124; Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://goanchurches.info/church/st-blaise-church-gandaulimgoa/|title=St. Blaise Church, Sao Bras, Goa|website=Goan Churches}}</ref>

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The [[Republic of Ragusa]] is assumed to have traded here in the Middle Ages. The Church of St. Blaise - allegedly the last remnant of their legacy, was built in 1541 by Croatians through [[Ragusan trade with India]], in a similar architecture of their [[St Blaise's Church|church back home]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livehistoryindia.com/story/amazing-india/the-croats-of-goa/|title=The Croats of Goa}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/why-this-goan-village-will-root-for-croatia/articleshow/64983827.cms|title=church: Why this Goan village will root for Croatia &#124; Goa News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://goanchurches.info/church/st-blaise-church-gandaulimgoa/|title=St. Blaise Church, Sao Bras, Goa|website=Goan Churches}}</ref>


In 2016, a [[Gandaulim Bridge|Bridge]] was constructed on the outskirts of the village, over the canal. This bridge now links the islands of [[Goa (Island)|Goa]] to [[Cumbarjua]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tpf.eu/projects/gaundalim-bridge-goa/|title=Gaundalim Bridge, Goa &#124; TPF|website=www.tpf.eu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegoan.net//gaundalim-cumbarjua-bridges-opened-for-traffic/15899.html|title=Gaundalim, Cumbarjua bridges opened for traffic|website=The Goan EveryDay}}</ref>
In 2016, a [[Gandaulim Bridge|Bridge]] was constructed on the outskirts of the village, over the canal. This bridge now links the islands of [[Goa (Island)|Goa]] to [[Cumbarjua]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tpf.eu/projects/gaundalim-bridge-goa/|title=Gaundalim Bridge, Goa &#124; TPF|website=www.tpf.eu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegoan.net//gaundalim-cumbarjua-bridges-opened-for-traffic/15899.html|title=Gaundalim, Cumbarjua bridges opened for traffic|website=The Goan EveryDay}}</ref>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
Gandaulim was a site of a historical [[Gandaulim fort|fortress]], which was demolished in the early 21st century for a road expansion project.
Gandaulim was a site of a historical Croatian-built [[Gandaulim fort|fortress]], which was demolished in the early 21st century for a road expansion project.
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File:Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate.jpg|Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate
File:Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate.jpg|Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate
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[[Category:Villages in Goa]]
[[Category:Villages in Goa]]
[[Category:Ragusan trade with India]]
[[Category:Croatian India]]
[[Category:Portuguese India]]
[[Category:Portuguese India]]

Revision as of 04:39, 27 August 2021

Gandaulim
Gaundalim
Village
Igreja de Sao Bras, Gandaulim
Igreja de Sao Bras, Gandaulim
Gandaulim is located in Goa
Gandaulim
Gandaulim
Coordinates: 15°30′44.5″N 73°56′28.9″E / 15.512361°N 73.941361°E / 15.512361; 73.941361
Country India
StateGoa
DistrictNorth Goa
Sub DistrictIlhas
Government
 • TypePanchayat
 • Sarpanchunknown
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Totalapprox. 300
DemonymGandaulicar
Languages
 • OfficialKonkani
 • Also spoken (understood)English, Marathi, Hindi
 • HistoricalPortuguese
Religions
 • DominantChristianity
 • MinorHinduism
 • HistoricalRoman Catholicism
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postcode
403505
Telephone code08343

Gandaulim is a village located on the western bank of the Cumbarjua Canal, within Ilhas in the state of Goa, India. It is famous for being the only colonial possession of Croatia in the Indian subcontinent. The Church of St. Blaise - last remnant of their legacy, was built in 1541 by the Croatians, in a similar architecture of their church back home.[1][2][3]

In 2016, a Bridge was constructed on the outskirts of the village, over the canal. This bridge now links the islands of Goa to Cumbarjua.[4][5]

Gandaulim was a site of a historical Croatian-built fortress, which was demolished in the early 21st century for a road expansion project.

  • Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate
    Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate
  • Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate after Demolition
    Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate after Demolition
  • Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate post Demolition
    Gandaulim Fort Entrance Gate post Demolition

References

  1. ^ "The Croats of Goa".
  2. ^ "church: Why this Goan village will root for Croatia | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "St. Blaise Church, Sao Bras, Goa". Goan Churches.
  4. ^ "Gaundalim Bridge, Goa | TPF". www.tpf.eu.
  5. ^ "Gaundalim, Cumbarjua bridges opened for traffic". The Goan EveryDay.
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