Kyrenia Castle
The current castle at Kyrenia is a 15th century Venetian creation, from Byzantine and crusader roots, dominating the harbour of the city. It withstood several… Read More »Kyrenia Castle
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St Hilarion Castle
The ruined Byzantine and Lusignan castle of St Hilarion, in northern Cyprus, dominates a rocky hilltop and commands the Kyrenia – Nicosia road. Built over… Read More »St Hilarion Castle
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
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
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
Xativa Castle
Xativa Castle is one of the many Spanish castles that occupy awesome hilltop sites and the structures have evolved over thousands of years. Occupied by… Read More »Xativa Castle
Peniscola Castle
The restored coastal castle of Peniscola lies to the north of Valencia and was one of the last to be built by the Knights Templar.… Read More »Peniscola Castle
Morella Castle
Morella is actually an entire fortified town with an intact wall and towers radiating from the hilltop castle in the Valencian highlands. The town is… Read More »Morella Castle
Calais Citadel
In 1558 Calais was captured by the French who built the Citadel to replace the old English castle and administrative buildings. Warfare had changed in… Read More »Calais Citadel
Vaduz Castle
Our visit to the impressive Vaduz Castle, home of the Princely family, was a bit of a let down as you can only really see… Read More »Vaduz Castle