Mazagaon (Matsya Gram ) in Sanscrit ( The fishing village) Tour

The original Inhabitants were thought to be Tribals , Agari (salt-workers) and Koli (fishermen) Tribes. Mazagaon, also Mazgaon (Portuguese rule Mazagão), It is one of the 7 little Islands of the then , Mumbai . This small Rocky island was first colonized by the Portuguese Jesuits in the 16th century it has a beautiful well kept Heritage a Portuguese style village that has a 150 year old cross( with a story ). The inhabitants were Roman Catholics. With the British gaining it from the Portuguese , Churches are proof of the Christian population at that time. The Gloria church, St Anne's Church are a few highlights , a small community of Chinese , a Chinese Temple Indian Hindu temples. The only Jew run Marathi school, dock that manufactures War ships , a Ferry wharf that brings tons of fish into the city . A museum established in 1872 , with the city's cultural heritage a rare collection of Fine and Decorative Arts , a Cafe, Shop are what you will explore and experience .