La Mola Castle
La Mola is a small castle overlooking the Sanctuary of Mary Magdalene in the town of Novelda, with a very unusual medieval triangular tower. The… Read More »La Mola Castle
Europe
Chulilla Castle
Our visit to the ruins of Chulilla Castle was an afterthought, something to do to fill time after our gorge walk over the suspension bridges.… Read More »Chulilla Castle
Ypres Town Walls
The town walls and ramparts of Ypres are what is left of the star fort encirclement of the town, designed by Vauban in the 17th… Read More »Ypres Town Walls
Dinant Citadel
The citadel at Dinant is the culmination of a thousand years of fortification and dominates the river Meuse in this historic Belgian town. Built by… Read More »Dinant Citadel
Eben Emael Fort
Fort Eben Emael is a testament to both Belgian and engineering and German strategic genius. The capture by glider assault was a world first and… Read More »Eben Emael Fort
Avila City Walls
The medieval city walls of Avila are a UNESCO World Heritage site and are the most complete in Spain, extending for 2.5km with 88 towers.… Read More »Avila City Walls
Segovia Alcazar
Segovia, in north western Spain, is blessed with a trilogy of awesome monuments – the Roman Aquaduct, the medieval Cathedral and the Alcazar. It is… Read More »Segovia Alcazar
Pedraza Castle
Pedraza is a pretty little hilltop village with a castle dominating the western edge of the mound, with beautiful views and bird life around. The… Read More »Pedraza Castle
La Mota Castle
Castillo de La Mota (La Mota Castle) is an ornate 15th century brick fortification built in the Mudejar Gothic style, in north west Spain. There… Read More »La Mota Castle
Coca Castle
Castillo de Coca (Coca Castle) is a fabulously ornate 15th century brick fortification built in the Mudejar Gothic style, in north west Spain. From the… Read More »Coca Castle