Revered as the oldest historical monument in Panaji, Idalcowas originally thepalace of the AdilShahi Kings. After being devastated by wars and invasions, the structure was reconstructed in 1615 by the Portuguese Viceroy Jeronimo de Azevedo. Till 1759 it was used as the residence of the Viceroy and in 1843, it became the Secretariat house. Presently it’s the house of theGoan State Legislature.