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St. Angelo Fort (Kannur Fort)
A 500-year-old triangular sea fort
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A majestic coastal fortress with over 500 years of history, St. Angelo Fort stands on a rocky cliff 3 km from Kannur city, overlooking the Arabian Sea. Originally built by the Portuguese, rebuilt by the Dutch with three stone bastions, and later held by the British and the Arakkal Kingdom, it is one of the best-preserved colonial forts in India and a protected ASI monument.
Best season
October to March
Cool, dry weather makes the ramparts, bastions and sea wall most pleasant to explore, with clear views over Mopilla Bay. The monsoon brings heavy coastal rain.
Getting there
- Getting there
- 3 km from Kannur city centre. Auto-rickshaws and taxis readily available.
Highlights
Triangular Architecture and Laterite Build
Rare geometric triangular design (unlike most square or star-shaped Indian forts), built from local laterite stone.
The Dutch Bastions
Three massive stone bastions facing strategic directions, built when the Dutch took over in 1663.
The Sea Wall and Harbor Separation
A projecting sea wall extends into the ocean, separating the rough Arabian Sea from the calm Mopilla Bay, keeping the fishing harbor safe.
Hidden Dungeons and Secret Tunnels
Underground isolation cells from the British era and legendary tunnels rumored to lead to the Arakkal Palace.
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