St. Angelo's Fort (Kannur Fort)

A huge triangular laterite fort with a moat and flanking bastions, St. Angelo's Fort, also called Kannur Fort, was built by Don Francesco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Viceroy, in 1505.

In 1663, the Dutch seized the fort and sold it to Ali Raja of Kannur. In 1790 the British who took control,renovated and made it their key military station in Malabar.

It is a protected monument now under the Archaeological
Survey of India. The fort provides a panoramic view of the Moppila Bay and Dharmadom Island, The latter, 5 acres in area, is 100 metres away from the mainland. The Moppila Bay is a natural fishing bay and a wall projecting from the fort separates the rough sea and inland water. the bay has been turned into a modern fishing harbour under the Indo-Norwegian Pact. It is 3 km from Kannur town.

Attraction: A fascinating view of a natural fishing bay and a wall projecting from the fort separating the rough sea and inland water.