While moving on NH 17 towards Kannur we decided to have a look on the Thalassery(or Tellicherry) Fort.
The Fort was built in 1708 by British East India Company to keep an eye on intruders from Arabian Sea & to establish themselves on Malabar Coast against other Europeans & Arab traders. It is not very big but well built squarish fort with massive walls & secret tunnels to the sea. Presently this monument is managed by ASI.
Thalassery town was once called Paris of Kerala by Europeans as Portuguese, Dutch, French & British were stationed in nearby areas for trading in & exporting spices. Some photos:
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Welcome to the Fort
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| Fort walls are well built |
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| Inside the Fort |
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| Sea & the church. Barred gate on the right covers the entry of the passage to the sea |
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| As the Fort grew in importance lighthouse was added |
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