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Kottappuram Fort
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“Historical kottapuram fort ”
Sep 2021
its a historical place and beautiful location. I had visited this location with my cousins and its a most remarkable place in my life❤️
Anand G
By Anand G
“Important piece of history”
Jan 2022
It is of critical historical importance. The location is great with excellent views of the water bodies. Obviously the Portuguese built it for defensive military purposes. It changed hands from Portuguese to Dutch who in turn sold it to Travancore after which it was attacked by Tippu Sultan. The remains there indicate the kind of structure it had been including the way the rain/storm water was disposed from there. The efforts for conservation and preservation of the remnants look hilarious with FRP roofs which actually 'kill' the effect of the old fort. The entrance fee of INR 10/- is low but absence of a guide a huge negative. here are no sign boards on the way to the site.Guess the Department of Tourism under the Government of Kerala should be taking better interest in promoting this historical site. The fort is referred to in the classic historical novel Dharmaraja by C V Raman Pilla.
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niranjana Sunilraj
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Historical kottapuram fort
Sep 2021 • Family
its a historical place and beautiful location. I had visited this location with my cousins and its a most remarkable place in my life❤️
Written 13 March 2022
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Anand G
Kochi (Cochin), India2,000 contributions
Important piece of history
Jan 2022
It is of critical historical importance. The location is great with excellent views of the water bodies. Obviously the Portuguese built it for defensive military purposes. It changed hands from Portuguese to Dutch who in turn sold it to Travancore after which it was attacked by Tippu Sultan. The remains there indicate the kind of structure it had been including the way the rain/storm water was disposed from there. The efforts for conservation and preservation of the remnants look hilarious with FRP roofs which actually 'kill' the effect of the old fort. The entrance fee of INR 10/- is low but absence of a guide a huge negative. here are no sign boards on the way to the site.Guess the Department of Tourism under the Government of Kerala should be taking better interest in promoting this historical site. The fort is referred to in the classic historical novel Dharmaraja by C V Raman Pilla.
Written 1 February 2022
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jishnumj
Kochi (Cochin), India590 contributions
Super place
Sep 2018 • Friends
Kottappuram Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1523 was referred to popularly as Cranganore Fort and is now known as Kodungallur Fort. ... Kottappuram Fort played a significant role in many wars between the Zamorin and the rulers of Cochin
Written 23 September 2018
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Joji J
Kochi (Cochin), India3,104 contributions
"only the ruins of the fort is remaining now but the history of the fort is worth studying"
Dec 2017 • Solo
One who is interested in studying the history of the Portuguese (they built the Fort in 1523 AD), Dutch and British reign, Tipu Sultan, Knanaya Thoma who constructed the church in the Fort etc you have to visit the fort. The Fort is now known as Cranganore Fort or Kodugallur Fort but nothing is being done to preserve the Fort by the authorities despite the fact that it is a sought after tourist destination. I have been to Fort several times and have collected the history of the Fort in detail from various sources. It's one of the must see destinations in Kodungallur area.
Written 29 April 2018
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suneel g
Kochi (Cochin), India896 contributions
goos fort to know about history
Jun 2017 • Solo
Small fort. Nothing much to see. Good place to know about the Portuguese and Dutch history. Church and cemetery are nearby
Written 31 March 2018
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Jils K
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A GREAT EPIC MOMENTS FOR ALL KNANAITIES......
Oct 2017 • Friends
It is a great place to visit for all knanaya Christians, those who have an invaluable history since AD 345 related to their jews background and culture.I recommend all knanaya people should visit this place once in their life because that soil has an unforgettable relation to their life.
Written 29 November 2017
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Preethi N
68 contributions
Just remains of ancient ruins
May 2017 • Family
The fort is left with just remains of Portuguese empire. Nothing much to see. good to know about history of this fort.
Written 9 May 2017
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Johnson V
Mumbai34 contributions
Historic ruins
May 2017 • Family
Nothing much is left of the fort, though it is interesting to hear the guides tell about the history of the place. This is one of the few places where the Dutch and Portuguese had a fight, rather than the British!
Written 9 May 2017
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Dr RANGARAJAN R
100 contributions
Reasonably good Fort
Apr 2017
The area is fairly good with a market near by, where you can spend some time. You can walk to nearby Church and Cemetry.
Written 24 April 2017
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Alex A
Bengaluru, India504 contributions
Saga of earlier times
Feb 2017 • Friends
Historic land from ancient times. 300 BC Chera period followed by the Pandavas from 300 AD to 800 AD. The Fort is from the time of the Portuguese, French and later the British. Ibn Battuta visited this Muziris area and wrote of his experience

Towards the sea is jutting land - munambam - which accommodates the ancient fishing harbor. The strategic positioning of the fort gave control with cannons of marauders approaching from many directions - Arabian Sea, Periyar river, Vembanad Kayal, backwaters and smaller tributaries. Standing atop the laterite wall, imagine the defender and the attacker at war, the many factors of wind and rain and water and storms.

Agastya's Palm leaf writings in the region give evidence of the many who came calling -- Jews, Pahlavi, Arabs, Hebrew, Chinese

Relax, this is place to meditate and allow the past to catch up with your present - take it in at a leisurely pace. Muziris is so full of history and the fort is but a part of it.
Written 5 April 2017
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