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Kannur City
Kannur City
Kannur is mentioned as a great emporia of spice trade by explorer Marco Polo.
St. Angelo's Fort. Don Francisco De Almeida of Portuguese constructed this fort in 1505 AD. The Dutch captured the fort from Portuguese in 1663 they sold the fort to the king Ali Raja of Arakkal kingdom. In 1790 the British seized the control over this fort and became one of the important military centres of the British in Malabar. Inside St.Angelo's fort,many people believe that there is a secret tunnel in this fort. This tunnel was built underneath the sea to the Thalassery Fort which is 21 km from Kannur fort. This under passage is said to be used by soldiers to escape. Grilled off from the general public, the percieved entrance is located 10 metres form the shore within the walls and is understood to be able to provide a potential escape route to horse-mounted soldiers with channels at regular points to provide air circulation. The Moppila Bay Harbor and Arakkal Mosque are near the fort. A painting of this fort and the fishing ferry behind the fort can be seen in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The fort is now under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India. �
Arackal Kottaram. Palace of Arackal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim royal family of Kerala, the palace is a treasure for historical lovers. Though the palace is a private property of current Ali Beevi (Queen), much of the palace has been thrown open to visitors to see the grandeur of Kerala Islamic art and architecture. Traditionally, Arakkal Rajas were famous traders, who established several trading centers and factories in Maldives, Lakshadweep, Mauritius, Muscat and Cairo. As art lovers, Arakkal Rajas imported several artifacts from its trading countries and decorated his court. Today visitors can view some of the rare pieces of pre-colonial art and architecture master pieces of South and West Asia, well preserved by the royal family. �
Moppila Bay, (Near the St. Angelo’s Fort). Centuries ago, this was the seat of Kolathiri Kings. The Kadalayi Fort and Sree Krishna Temple were quite famous. The remnants of the fort and the temple are still seen in Mopila Bay. A fishing harbour, built with Indo Norwegian project assistance, can be seen at this bay. Boating in the sea, if the weather permits, will be an unforgettable experience. �
Azhikkal Ferry, (Near Azhikode, around 10 km from Kannur). There is the Valapattanam river joining the Arabian sea. Azhikkal ferry gives a magnificient view of the sunset. There is a granite pathway around 2 km into the sea at this place, once you reach the edge of the pathway you are surrounded by sea from all sides. �
Sree Noonchikavu Siva Temple, (100 metres away from the mainland at Dharmadam). �
Dharmadam Island, Dharmadam,Thalassery (4 km from TLY town centre). The small 5 acre (20,000 m²) island covered with coconut palms and dense bushes is a beautiful sight from the Muzhappilangad beach. During low tide, one can just walk to the island from the beach. It is surrounded by rivers and seas. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island. Dharmadam, earlier known as Dharmapattanam was a Buddhist stronghold. �
Parassini Muthappa Temple, (On the bank of Baliapattam River at Parassinikkadavu, 20 km away from Kannur). Avery famous old temple in North Malbar. No Religious bar in this temple. Here you will get the tea, lunch and dinner and boarding in free of cost. �
Peralassery Sree Subrahmanya Temple, (Towards Koothuparamba, 14 km from Kannur). �
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