St. Angelo Fort A Prominent Tourist Attraction In Kannur

St.Angelo Fort

It is a historical and heritage monument that reminds you of the true beauty of nature and a look at the disturbing stories of the past. Built-in 1505 by the first Portuguese viceroy of India Don Francesco de Almeida it showed the true potential of the Portuguese architectures.

Built-in a triangle shape using red laterite stone the fort was also known as Kannur Fort. In 1663 the Dutch captured the fort and later in 1790 the British took it from the Dutch and made it their important army base in Malabar. Even though it has lost its former glory the monument is still rich with Indian history and so it is preserved by the archaeological survey of India.

Inside the fort

Inside the fort, there are gigantic chapels, prisons, cannons, and staples with great and interesting stories of their own. There are also tombstones of the martyrs who lost their lives during the war. St.Angelo Fort is sure to take you back in time to show you the battles that it has seen for all those centuries.

St.Angelo Fort not only offers history classes but also offers mesmerizing views of the Mappila Bay and Dharmadom Island in the Arabian sea from the fort and it is a sight worth watching. The Mappila Bay is a famous natural harbour and the sunset views of boats docked at the bay during the sunset is a beautiful and tasty dish for your eyes. Filled with palm trees and bushes Dharmadom Island is a famous tourist attraction in Kannur during the low tides can walk to the island to enjoy some charming views of the sea and nature.
Filled with history and natural beauty this place has a lot to offer to the visitors. Due to its unique features and beauty, it has become a prominent tourist attraction in Kannur.