St. Angelo Fort
St Angelo Fort in Kannur owns a vital position in the historical map of Kerala. Also known as the Kannur Fort, this historically significant place is built of laterite in a triangular shape.
Constructed by the Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida in 1505 CE, the walls of this fort virtually carry the chronicles of trade, colonialism and battles. The fort offers stunning views of Mapilla Bay, Dharmadam island and the harbour.
Contact
Near Cannannore Cantonment
Burnacherry
Kannur
Kerala
670017
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
St. Angelo Fort or Kannur Fort, Kannur
St. Angelo’s Fort in Kannur district is a massive triangular laterite fort also known as the Kannur Fort. It was constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida in 1505
St. Angelo's Fort or Kannur Fort in Kannur
Details of St. Angelo's Fort or Kannur Fort, which offers the fascinating views of Moplah Bay, the natural fishing bay, and of Dharmadam island.
