Thalassery Fort

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortification
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Moat
Bastions
Military architecture
Stone walls
Arched gateways
gptkbp:area 1.5 acres
gptkbp:built 1718
gptkbp:constructedIn gptkb:British_East_India_Company
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1708
gptkbp:culturalEvents Historical reenactments
Local festivals
Photography exhibitions
Heritage walks
Art and craft fairs
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Folk music
Artisan crafts
Festivals and celebrations
Traditional dance forms
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Part of local heritage
gptkbp:currentUse Tourist attraction
gptkbp:environment Tropical climate
Coastal region
Mangrove forests nearby
Fishing activities in the area
Rich_biodiversity
gptkbp:features Watchtowers
Thick walls
Cannon emplacements
gptkbp:height 20 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:Siege_during_the_Anglo-Mysore_Wars
Local uprisings
British_colonial_rule
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Strategic military base
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thalassery Fort
gptkbp:localCuisine gptkb:Kerala_Sadya
Seafood dishes
Thalassery biryani
gptkbp:location Thalassery,_Kerala,_India
gptkbp:managedBy Archaeological Survey of India
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions gptkb:Thalassery_Beach
gptkb:Thalassery_Fort_Lighthouse
gptkb:Muzhappilangad_Drive-in_Beach
gptkb:St._John's_Church
Thalassery Pier
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Arabian_Sea
gptkbp:purpose Defense
gptkbp:renovated 2000
gptkbp:transportation Accessible by road
Nearby railway station
Proximity_to_Kannur_International_Airport
gptkbp:visitors Thousands annually