St. Angelo Fort , Kannur
About St. Angelo Fort
The St. Angelo Fort also known as Kannur Fort or Kannur Kotta was constructed in 1505 by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida. The Dutch however captured the fort In 1663 and They modernised the fort and built the bastions Hollandia, Zeelandia and Frieslandia which are the major features of the present structure. Later they sold it to Ali Raja of Kannur. In 1790 the British seized control over the fort and renovated it and made it their most important military station in Malabar.
The St. Angelo fort is in the Cannanore Cantonment area and is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. Its a popular tourist attraction and can be visitied everyday from, 8 AM to 6 PM.
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Places to Visit near St. Angelo Fort
Payyambalam Beach, Kerala
3.6 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Just 2 Kms from the Kannur town lies the Payyambalam Beach. Away from the hustle and bustle of town, this beach is a popular tourist spot. The...
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Muzhappilangad Beach, Kerala
15.3 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Being Kerala’s one and only Drive-in Beach, Muzhapilangad is located some 15 km from Kannur in Kerala State of Southern India. The stretch of 4...
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Thalassery, Kerala
23.1 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Thalassery is a tiny coastal town nearby Malabar Coast. Tourists will be enticed by the Thalassery Beach. One should visit the Thalassery Fort...
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Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka
49.2 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary located in the northernmost part of Kerala and slopes of Western Ghats in areas of Aralam, Kelakam and Kottiyoor....
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Payyoli, Kerala
55.5 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Payyoli is a beach that attracts many tourists as it offers the best of the tranquil surroundings. Other than the serene environment one can enjoy...
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Thikkoti Lighthouse, Kerala
60.1 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Legend has it that the Thikkoti lighthouse was built over a hundred years ago on the remains of a shipwreck that happened on VelliyamkalluRock....
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Kappad Beach, Kerala
75.7 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Another historical stop in Kozhikode is Kappad Beach, famous as the beach where Vasco Da Gama landed May 20, 1498 and opened the routes from...
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Kottancheri Hills, Kerala
77.4 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Kottancheri Hills is an offbeat Hill Station situated near Malom town in kasaragod district. Kottancheri Hills is a part of the Western Ghats and...
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Bekal Fort, Kerala
78.5 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Soaring high and tall against the rocky shore of Arabian Sea, Bekal Fort situated in the small village of Pallikkara, Kasargod district is one of...
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Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala
78.6 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Bekal Fort Beach is a long stretch of golden sand that lies adjacent to the Bekal Fort. The site of the beach has been improved by the local...
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Bekal Hole Aqua Park, Kerala
79.2 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Just a kilometer north of Bekal Fort lies this fun day out for all the family called Bekal Hole Aqua Park. There are pedal boats, water rides and...
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Kappil Beach, Kerala
83.6 km from St. Angelo Fort - See map
Bekal Fort Beach is certainly pleasant, but despite the best intentions of the Keralan Tourist Board, some travelers may simply prefer something a...
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