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
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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
Nurata Fortress
The fortress at Nurata was allegedly built by Alexander the Great but very little remains of its mud brick structure now. Built on a hill… Read More »Nurata Fortress
Nimrod Fortress National Park
Nimrod Fortress is the largest medieval castle in Israel, set in a National Park in the Golan Heights and built by the Muslims. By the… Read More »Nimrod Fortress National Park
Masada Fortress
Masada has long been on my wish list and we finally got to do a sunrise climb of the Snake Path to see this legendary… Read More »Masada Fortress
Sagres Fortress
Sagres Fortress wasn’t on our list to visit but on seeing it as we drove past to Cape St Vincent we just had to stop.… Read More »Sagres Fortress
Fort Beliche
The fort at Beliche is a sixteenth century construction, much modified and an easy visit from both Cape St Vincent and Sagres. The fort is… Read More »Fort Beliche