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Kappakkadavu Beach:
It is one of the most attractive beaches in the city and has taken an important place in the history of the world. It is in this beach that the Portuguese Navigator Vasco Da Gama landed on his discovery of the sea route from Europe to India. This beach is also known as Kappad Beach and is only 16 km from the railway station.
Pazhassiraja Museum:
It is a beautiful museum under the State Archaeological Department and consists of ancient coins, models of temples, mural paintings, antique bronzes, dolmenoid cists and other items of archeological importance. There is a beautiful art gallery adjacent to the museum which displays paintings of renowned artists from Kerala.
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary:
This sanctuary is the home to about 100 species of resident and 60 species of migratory birds. The sanctuary is surrounded by hillocks and spreads over an area of 3 km at an altitude of 200m above sea level. The ideal season to visit this sanctuary is between December and April.
The Thali Temple:
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is an ancient temple dating back to the Zamorin rule. This temple was destroyed by Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali. However the temple was renovated in the 18th Century and includes shrines of Ganapati, Narasimha and Saasta.
Dolphin’s Point:
It is a beautiful place located about a few minutes from the city where one can see dolphin’s playing in the sea in the early morning.
Other important tourist attractions in Calicut include the lighthouse, Sultan Bathery Lion’s Park, Mannur Temple, Jain Temple, Catholic Church, St. Mary's Church, Mother of God Church, Jami Mosque, and Mishkal Masjid.
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