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
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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
Lewes Castle
The castle at Lewes is a Norman fortification that evolved from a wooden twin motte structure to the stone buildings we have today. The building… Read More »Lewes Castle
Mutrah Fort
Mutrah is a 16th century Portuguese fort, built alongside Al Jalali and Al Mirani to defend Muscat’s harbours from its hilltop location. Smaller than Al… Read More »Mutrah Fort
Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort is one of the older fortifications in the country and is a huge mud brick structure, built to control the Frankincense trade. Originally… Read More »Bahla Fort
Nizwa Fort
The 17th century Nizwa Fort is the most visited attraction in Oman. Built to guard the oasis and trade routes it is 90 minutes from… Read More »Nizwa Fort
Al Mirani Fort
Al Mirani fort shares the task of guarding Muscat harbour with Al Jalali Fort, both built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The two… Read More »Al Mirani Fort
Al Jalali Fort
Al Jalali Fort in Muscat was built by the Portuguese in the sixteenth century and is now a cultural museum, off limits to the public.… Read More »Al Jalali Fort