DAMAN is a city in the union territory of DAMAN and DIU, on India’s west coast. In the north, St. Jerome Fort, also known as NANI  DAMAN FORT, recalls the area’s Portuguese colonial past. Across the DAMAN GANGA RIVER, MOTI DAMAN FORT holds the ruins of a Dominican monastery, plus the Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, known for its gilt altarpiece. Close by, the Chapel of Our Lady of Rosary features intricate carvings.

Diu is a coastal town at the eastern end of Diu Island, India. A bridge connects the island to the state of Gujarat. Overlooking the Arabian Sea, Diu Fort, 16th-century Portuguese citadel, features a lighthouse and cannons. Inland, centuries-old St. Paul’s Church was built in elaborate baroque style. Nearby, whitewashed St. Thomas Church is now home to the Diu Museum, with wooden carvings & religious artifacts.