Fort St. Angelos

Fort St. Angelos

Fort St. Angelos
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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EkMusafir
Pune, India2,214 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
This is an over five hundred year old fort built by the Portuguese after the 1498 visit of Vasco Da Gama to India. The fort was used by the Portuguese to provide naval supplies for their conquest of Goa and Malacca. Later in 1663 the Dutch captured the fort from the Portuguese and pulled down the original wooden structure and built a stronger stone fort. In 1772 the Dutch sold the fort to King Ali Raja of Arakkal. In 1790 it was seized by the British and used as their chief military station in the Malabar till 1947.

The fort is in a fairly well preserved condition and being looked after by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is open for tourists every day from 8 am to 6 pm. Car parking charges were ₹20 and entry charges ₹25 per head, which can be paid with credit card as well. The fort is at a beautiful location overlooking the Moppila Bay Harbour and is quite a nice area to walk around in with a lot of greenery and good views of the sea along the ramparts of the fort, with the old canons still in position as they used to be ages ago. There is also an amphitheatre where Light and Sound shows are sometimes held in peak tourist season.

It is a must see attraction if you visit Kannur. It will take around an hour to walk around the scenic precincts of the fort, but well worth the effort. The best time to visit is early morning before it gets too hot, or in the evening just before sunset.
Written 6 February 2020
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niluanu
Chennai (Madras), India671 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
A historic 16th century Portuguese fort, the site is located in the heart of the city. It is a well preserved fort and overlooks the Arabian Sea. The fort offers nice views of the ocean along the fortress wall. Tickets are Rs.25/- per person and parking is available. The fort is also known as Kannur Fort and is open to the public between 8 am and 5.30 pm
Written 9 November 2023
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chow69
Bhopal, India2,024 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Fort St Angelos is located in the Cannanore Cantonment area and is fairly well preserved as a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. An important historical monument and a popular tourist attraction it has Tourism Policemen posted for protection duty.
We visited this fort on our second day in Kannur during our recent trip to Kerala.
Established by the Portuguese in the early 1500 the fort was initially with them till it was annexed by the Dutch in 1663. It was sold to the Arrakal Raja in 1772 by the Dutch. The British finally seized it in 1790 and thereafter it was their base in the Malabar till 1947.
The fort is very well preserved and also has a chamber where in 2015 a huge lot of cannon balls were excavated. The views from the fort are awesome. The view of the Moppilla Bay from the fort ramparts is lovely.
A MUST VISIT LOCATION if in Kannur.
Written 4 February 2020
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Werther Veulemans
Leuven, Belgium1,073 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Solo
Enjoyable for a morning stroll (as later in the day it gets humid).
Walk around, submerge yourself into the ancient history of Kerala. There is even a grave from a Dutch lady who pasted away many centuries ago and had old Dutch inscriptions engraved in the tombe.
Bring your camera and enjoy the views!
Written 16 September 2022
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Preshith_S
Mysuru (Mysore), India76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2012 • Business
Definitly a place to visit in kannur... "Kannur Kotta" as its called in Malayalam was built by Portuguese... It has been maintained well... What exited me the most was the view of the sea from the fort... It is simply awesome... a place were you can spend time... Ideal time to visit would be form 4 PM to 6PM...
Written 2 July 2012
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doctor-indyeah
Mumbai, India721 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2012 • Friends
The fort is located close to Kannur town and is inside the Cantonment area. Indian Army is large hearted enough to allow tourists through it's premises, thanks to them, we have a view of this wonderful fort guarding the Arabian Sea at Kannur.

You can walk to the fort from the Bus Stop near District Hospital Kannur. Entering the fort, you'll see a well preserved MOAT, said to have crocodiles in olden times. The entrance itself is majestic guarded by a huge door with spikes on it. You enter and see a well preserved garden in the middle of which, the way to the inside of the fort winds through.

The fort has Portuguese touch in it's Laterite built, obviously as it was built by Portuguese Viceroy Fransisco de Almedia. The Barracks for soldiers are the best preserved amongst the old structures. An old church which was in ruins has been rebulit by ASI.

Walk to the other side and you reach the old entrance to fort which is closed now. Further you may go to have a view of the mighty Arabian Sea. Several Cannons guard the fort wall at different angles. From that side the fort seems formidable.

A gravestone of Dutch Commander and his family is preserved well in the southern side of the fort wall. An old Metal Oil Lamp Light House can be seen rising from the middle ground. There are stairs to top of fort walls.

You can buy a few books for understanding the history behind the fort. There're no guides available.

Well maintained by ASI.
Written 10 January 2013
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Ankur T
Mumbai, India24 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The fort is good and well maintained. But there was nothing much to see in it hence we were done mostly in 20-30 minutes. If u want to sit peacefully facing the sea and fort at the back, you can try this.
Written 19 March 2015
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ALISON H
Harrogate, UK690 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Friends
We enjoyed our conducted tour by the security man , whose has written a history of the fort and was very knowledgeable about its past . Beautiful setting and magnificent ramparts !
Written 10 April 2015
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Lily M
Grenoble, France4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2014 • Family
Amazing view, very nice place to visit and stay a moment to rest from the noisy center of Kannur.
Beautiful flowers and varieties of trees ..
Many families and school everyday who asked for taking photos with you, it is fun ..
Written 17 April 2014
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Pauline C
Weston super Mare, UK24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2017 • Couples
The fort dates back to British rule, some parts are still intact. The gardens are nice and its mostly very easy to walk around. There are places to sit and admire the views over the Arabian Sea..
Written 10 January 2018
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