Vasai/Bassein Fort Maharashtra
Vasai/Bassein Fort Maharashtra The Vasai Fort or the Fort Bassein is situated in the village of Vasai in the county of Vasai Taluka of Palghar district in the state of Maharashtra. The fort derives its name from the Portuguese word, ”Bacaim.”This word has association with Vasa Konkani tribes of the region of North Konkan, extending from South Gujarat to Mumbai."Fortaleza de São Sebastião de Baçaim" or Fort of St. Sebastian of the Vasai is the actual Portugese name of the fort. The fort derives its name Vasai from a Marathi word. The popular song, “hymn for the weekend” is shot in the famous British Band Cold play and this video has become very popular all over world. It is also a favourite of the Bollywood film makers and the movies of Aaag and Khamoshi were shot here. The Vasai fort is a spot with noted historical importance and is considered to be a heritage site by the official tourism department. This architectural marvel is now safeguarded by the Archaeological ...