Kottappuram Fort
Kottappuram Fort
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Anand G
Kochi (Cochin), India2,079 contributions
Jan 2022
It is of critical historical importance. The location is great with excellent views of the water bodies. Obviously the Portuguese built it for defensive military purposes. It changed hands from Portuguese to Dutch who in turn sold it to Travancore after which it was attacked by Tippu Sultan. The remains there indicate the kind of structure it had been including the way the rain/storm water was disposed from there. The efforts for conservation and preservation of the remnants look hilarious with FRP roofs which actually 'kill' the effect of the old fort. The entrance fee of INR 10/- is low but absence of a guide a huge negative. here are no sign boards on the way to the site.Guess the Department of Tourism under the Government of Kerala should be taking better interest in promoting this historical site. The fort is referred to in the classic historical novel Dharmaraja by C V Raman Pilla.
Written February 1, 2022
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Joji J
Kochi (Cochin), India3,049 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
One who is interested in studying the history of the Portuguese (they built the Fort in 1523 AD), Dutch and British reign, Tipu Sultan, Knanaya Thoma who constructed the church in the Fort etc you have to visit the fort. The Fort is now known as Cranganore Fort or Kodugallur Fort but nothing is being done to preserve the Fort by the authorities despite the fact that it is a sought after tourist destination. I have been to Fort several times and have collected the history of the Fort in detail from various sources. It's one of the must see destinations in Kodungallur area.
Written April 29, 2018
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Alex A
Bengaluru, India500 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Historic land from ancient times. 300 BC Chera period followed by the Pandavas from 300 AD to 800 AD. The Fort is from the time of the Portuguese, French and later the British. Ibn Battuta visited this Muziris area and wrote of his experience
Towards the sea is jutting land - munambam - which accommodates the ancient fishing harbor. The strategic positioning of the fort gave control with cannons of marauders approaching from many directions - Arabian Sea, Periyar river, Vembanad Kayal, backwaters and smaller tributaries. Standing atop the laterite wall, imagine the defender and the attacker at war, the many factors of wind and rain and water and storms.
Agastya's Palm leaf writings in the region give evidence of the many who came calling -- Jews, Pahlavi, Arabs, Hebrew, Chinese
Relax, this is place to meditate and allow the past to catch up with your present - take it in at a leisurely pace. Muziris is so full of history and the fort is but a part of it.
Towards the sea is jutting land - munambam - which accommodates the ancient fishing harbor. The strategic positioning of the fort gave control with cannons of marauders approaching from many directions - Arabian Sea, Periyar river, Vembanad Kayal, backwaters and smaller tributaries. Standing atop the laterite wall, imagine the defender and the attacker at war, the many factors of wind and rain and water and storms.
Agastya's Palm leaf writings in the region give evidence of the many who came calling -- Jews, Pahlavi, Arabs, Hebrew, Chinese
Relax, this is place to meditate and allow the past to catch up with your present - take it in at a leisurely pace. Muziris is so full of history and the fort is but a part of it.
Written April 5, 2017
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suneel g
Kochi (Cochin), India878 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Small fort. Nothing much to see. Good place to know about the Portuguese and Dutch history. Church and cemetery are nearby
Written March 31, 2018
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Jils K
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Oct 2017 • Friends
It is a great place to visit for all knanaya Christians, those who have an invaluable history since AD 345 related to their jews background and culture.I recommend all knanaya people should visit this place once in their life because that soil has an unforgettable relation to their life.
Written November 29, 2017
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neeraj18290
39 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Fort was OK to visit, it wasnt bad or great. The locality is good. There is a market nearyby & road is full of places to see like church & cemetry. Once u reach fort, you can walk & see nearyby places.
Written May 1, 2015
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TT_From_Chennai
Chennai District, India115 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Some 5-6Km from Kodungallur Town
Closed on Mondays
5-6 car parking available
20 entry ticket
Nothing much to see except for dilapidated ruins
But can get view of river and chinese nets
Closed on Mondays
5-6 car parking available
20 entry ticket
Nothing much to see except for dilapidated ruins
But can get view of river and chinese nets
Written March 3, 2024
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niranjana Sunilraj
8 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
its a historical place and beautiful location. I had visited this location with my cousins and its a most remarkable place in my life❤️
Written March 13, 2022
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jishnumj
Kochi (Cochin), India577 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Kottappuram Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1523 was referred to popularly as Cranganore Fort and is now known as Kodungallur Fort. ... Kottappuram Fort played a significant role in many wars between the Zamorin and the rulers of Cochin
Written September 23, 2018
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Preethi N
65 contributions
May 2017 • Family
The fort is left with just remains of Portuguese empire. Nothing much to see. good to know about history of this fort.
Written May 9, 2017
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