Diu is a tiny island on the southern tip of of Gujarat. This small island is a beautiful and scenic place in the lap of Arabian Sea. Portuguese controlled this territory from 1537 till 1961 and after the military action launched by the Government of India it was merged with India and became a centrally administered Union Territory.
Diu formed part of several kingdoms that ruled over the western India. The last king of the Vaja dynasty ruler of Somnath ruled over Diu in the first decade of the fifteenth century. Thereafter, it came under the control of the Sultans of Gujarat who seen to have ruled Diu for the next one and a half centuries.
Apart from tourist destination it is also a fishing town. The place is known for its Fortress, Cathedral and Beaches. The place we visited on our one day tour of the city are:
Diu formed part of several kingdoms that ruled over the western India. The last king of the Vaja dynasty ruler of Somnath ruled over Diu in the first decade of the fifteenth century. Thereafter, it came under the control of the Sultans of Gujarat who seen to have ruled Diu for the next one and a half centuries.
Apart from tourist destination it is also a fishing town. The place is known for its Fortress, Cathedral and Beaches. The place we visited on our one day tour of the city are:
- Fort
- Panikotha
- St. Paul Church
- St. Thomas Church (Diu Museum)
- Nagoa Beach
- INS Khukri Memorial
- Gangeshwar Temple
- Naida Caves
What a grand old fortress. I love places like this but there aren't any in my part of the world.
ReplyDeleteInteresting bit of history.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting island. One of the churches in your photo mosaic looks very Spanish in design.
ReplyDeleteWonderful place to explore and it gives a feel of Goa! Interesting collage to look forward.... Liked the ramp way
ReplyDeleteMust present a gorgeous view from the location of the fist picture..
ReplyDeleteImpressive buildings.
ReplyDeleteI visited Diu many years ago. It was interesting. Nice pics.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely want to visit Gujarat.
ReplyDeleteLovely captures! Want to visit!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post and great shots.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of places you covered in a day. Very beautiful place. Have a nice week ahead.
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ReplyDeleteThe island is a neat place to explore! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteDiu is a most charming beautiful and picturesque little town !
ReplyDeleteWow! History is intact.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
ReplyDeleteIt looks peaceful - perfect for a relaxing holiday.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of this wonderful place, beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAgain a very impressive building with a very interesting and long history. Thank you.
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sounds like a DESTINATION!
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I know a few people from Diu,though I have never visited the place.It looks a lot like Goa because of the Portuguese influence. Lovely photographs.
ReplyDeleteIt's rich history is evident through these magnificent photographs. Thanks for sharing your visit with us. Happy ABC Wednesday!
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So much to see with lots of interesting history!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Diu must've been a strategic point way back then. At least that's what I generally think when another country chooses to colonize another part of the world.
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I am here since 2013 in blogging but never read a post about Daman& Div. This is first time . It gives a place to be added in my list . I was expecting more detail about this beautiful place , not only pictures but description also . Thank you sir for telling us a fantastic place to visit .
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ReplyDeleteThis is one destination i really want to visit...one of my childhood dream destinations after reading our social sciences textbooks!!
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Great to know about this place.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing :)
Looks gorgeous! Would love to visit sometime!
ReplyDeleteSeems a great place! Never been to Diu, although have visited Daman many times.
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