This coastal town as a whole is a historical
monument. The centuries-old city is the cradle of Indian circus. Leading circus
artistes and circus companies have roots in this city. Gymnastics was introduced
in schools by German missionaries here.
Thalassery Fort, stand testimony for the vantage position the city enjoyed
in the battles between Britain and Tippu Sulthan.
The first Malayalam daily, Rajyasamacharam, was published from Illikkunu,
a sleepy hamlet near Thalassery. Herman Gundert, a German missionary was instrumental
behind it. His another contribution for Malayalam language was the first Malayalam
Dictionary. He also established a few educational institutions, churches in
Thalassery.
Location : 20km. south of Kannur .
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