St. Angelo’s Fort, Kannur, Kerala.
A massive triangular laterite fort, replete with a moat and flanking bastions, the St. Angelo’s Fort also called Kannur Fort was constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida in 1505.
In 1663, the Dutch captured the fort from the Portuguese and sold it to Ali Raja of Kannur. In 1790 the British who seized control over the fort, renovated and equipped it to be their most important military station in Malabar.
For those who like to travel back into the past, Kannur Fort is bound to enchant you. Incidentally, there is a painting of St. Angelo’s Fort and the fishing ferry behind it at the Rijks museum in Amsterdam.
This historical monument stands proud in the Cannanore cantonment area and has become a very popular destination with tourists.
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