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Institute Menezes Braganza goa

This is an institute founded in 1871 originally called the Institute Vasco da Gama. It was a scientific/historical institute renamed after Menezes Braganza, an eminent Goan freedom fighter. It has an interesting collection of historical artifacts including the famous" Inquisition table" said to be the on which the council of the Inquisition' s proceedings were conducted when deciding the "auto da fe". It also houses the Central Library, founded in 1832, the oldest public library in India. It has a rich collection of historical books from the collections of the various religious orders that were banned in 1750's .

Information
Location
North goa
Distance near to Panaji
STD Code 0832
Language Konkano, Marathi, Hindi, Portuguese & English.
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
Timing: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
Closed on Sundays and government holidays.
Entertainment
coins, stamps and paintings which include drawings and etchings.
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport is Dabolim.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Margao.
Road: Goa is connected road network linking all place of Goa.

 

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