Montale Tower
The smallest and newest tower of the Three Towers of San Marino, Montale is inaccessible to the public but served as a watchtower and prison.… Read More »Montale Tower
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San Leo Fortress
The Fortress of San Leo in Romagna, Italy, is a remarkable construction, marking the transition from medieval warfare to the gunpowder age. The fortress sits… Read More »San Leo Fortress
Castle Estense Ferrara
Estense Castle is a typical Italian tyrant’s palatial residence and protected the ducal rulers of Ferrara from a citizen mob for 200 years. As most… Read More »Castle Estense Ferrara
Morosini Grimani Castle
If you want an entertaining and educational day trip from Pula then the Morosini Grimani Castle offers an engaging historical experience. This small border castle… Read More »Morosini Grimani Castle
Pula Venetian Fort
The hilltop fort at Pula, a Venetian construction to guard against Ottoman attacks, dominates the town and bay of this pretty Istrian port. Using stone… Read More »Pula Venetian Fort
Predjama Castle
Predjama Castle in Slovenia is the world’s largest cave castle and is heavily featured on social media due to its uniquely photogenic setting. The location… Read More »Predjama Castle
Bled Castle
Bled Castle is one of the most visited destinations in Slovenia and it is incredibly picturesque to look at and commands fabulous views. This 11th… Read More »Bled Castle
Castillo de Santa Ana
Castillo de Santa Ana is a small artillery fort, built to defend Roquetas de Mar from North African slavers and now restored as an art… Read More »Castillo de Santa Ana
Castillo Santa Catalina, Jaen
Overlooking the town of Jaen, the 13th century Castillo Santa Catalina has a Parador, converted from two earlier castles, right next door. The two earlier… Read More »Castillo Santa Catalina, Jaen
Belem Tower
Belem Tower is one of the iconic sights of Lisbon, guarding the entry to the Tagus and celebrating the achievements of Portuguese explorers. Built in… Read More »Belem Tower