Fortresses, Castles
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The majestic Vadstena Castle on the shore of lake Vettern today serves as a museum, concert hall, opera stage and market and is visited by thousands of tourists every year
From the ruins of Brahehus Castle, located on a high cliff, opens the most spectacular view of lake Vättern with the beautiful island of Visingsö
Kalmar Castle, founded in the end of 13th century, is one of the most important monuments of fortification architecture of the Renaissance epoch
Inside and around Malmöhus, the oldest in Scandinavia castle in Renaissance style, are located the Museum of Art, Natural History Museum, Naval Museum, Museum of the City
The Aragonese Castle was founded in 474 BC and then reconstructed in middle ages. Today it is a favorite tourist destination on Ischia
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Ancient fortresses of Albania, many of which are museums now, annually attract thousands of tourists. There are: Berat Castle, Castle Burgjet, Pegin Castle and others
They say that Saint Matthias, one of the twelve apostles, is buried in Gonio fortress. There are a theater and a hippodrome; clean beaches
Arq fortress is the oldest architectural and historical monument of Bukhara. Today the Museum of Regional Studies is located on its territory
Itchan Kala is the walled inner town of Khiva. The old town retains more than 50 historic monuments and 250 old houses of the 18th or 19th centuries
Arabat Fortress in the north-west of the Kerch Peninsula, the only one Tatar-Turkish fortress on the Azov coast of Crimea, is considered to be a monument of historical architecture
Cufut-Qale (Chufut-Kale) fortress (Ukraine)
Cufut-Qale (Chufut-Kale) fortress appeared in V-VI cent. Once, it was the capital of the Crimean Khanate. Then - a prison for high ranking prisoners of war. Today, most of Chufut-Kale is the picturesque ruins
Genoese fortress in Sudak (Ukraine)
Feedback from travelers, one of the most popular tourist attractions of the Crimea is the Genoese fortress in Sudak, built on a coral reef
The Oreshek Fortress is located on a small nut’s shape island. It was founded with the support of Grand Duke of Moscow, Yuri Daniilovich in 1323
Ivangorod Fortress was built in 1492 by order of Ivan III. Now there is a museum of castles within the walls
The Koporie fortress, built to protect the western frontiers of Russia, for its 700 years has never been attacked, therefore, it is well preserved
Korela is a monument of Novgorod defensive architecture of XIV century. Today on the territory of the fortress is situated a museum of the local history
Vologda Kremlin (Nason-gorod), founded in 1567 by Ivan the Terrible, is a striking exemple of harmonious combination of architectural styles of several centuries
Kremlin Walls and Towers (Russia)
The existing Kremlin Walls and Towers were erected in 1465-95 by best Russian and Italian architects on the place of the old white-stone fortifications of the Dmitry Donskoy epoch
Kutafya Tower is the only one bridgehead tower remaining in the Kremlin today; it was erected in 1516 under the supervision of the Milanese architect Aleviz Fryazin
A great number of ancient architectural monuments, ranging from the tenth century, are concentrated on the territory of the Novgorod Kremlin
Rostov Kremlin (Metropolitan's residence) is a historic-cultural monument of world significance. Celebrated masterpieces of architecture, mural painting and chime music
The famous Suzdal Kremin, an ancient core of the city, is an architectural museum under the open sky preserving rich history of Vladimir-Suzdal land
The remains of an ancient fortress of IX century - Tiversky gorodok you will find on the bank of the Vuoksa, near the Balachanovskoe lake
The monumental Troitskaya Tower, constructed 1n 1495-99 by Italian architect Aleviz Fryazin Milanets, is the tallest tower of the Moscow Kremlin and the main on its west side
Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany)
Neuschwanstein Castle - a fantasy castle, created to embody ideals of Ludwig II of an ancient German knighthood
Beautiful Boldt Castle, similar to knight's castles of the Rhine, is located on the Heart Island. It was built by George Boldt for his beloved Louise
Castillo de San Marcos (United States)
Castillo de San Marcos - the legendary Spanish fortress of XVII century, endured many sieges and assaults, is now open for tourists
Fort Delaware was built in 1859 to protect Philadelphia and Wilmington, but soon it became a prison. Now the historical monument is open for visitors
Fort Mackinac, built by the British in 1781 to control the strategic Straits of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, presently functions as a historical museum
The Fort Point, built before the American Civil War, now is a recognizable San Francisco landmark and a popular filming location
Bran Castle (Dracula castle) (Romania)
The medieval Bran Castle better known as Dracula Castle, was built in XIV century. Covered with legends, it annually attracts thousands of tourists
Peles Castle - the largest Romanian museum, built in the style of German Renaissance with elements of Baroque, Rococo, and some others, was founded in 1875
Orava Castle is one of the most impressive architectural monuments of Slovakia. It was erected in the middle of the XIII century on the site of a wooden fortress
Dover Castle, one of the largest in Great Britain, was founded on the shore of Dover Strait in 12th c. and has been called the "Key to England" due to its great defensive significance
Castle Cesky Krumlov (Czech Republic)
Castle Cesky Krumlov inspires a delight in tourists with splendor of its architecture, interiors and pieces of art of the last five centuries
Prague Castle (Czech Republic)
Prague Castle is one of the biggest castles in the world. It includes gothic St Vitus Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of St. George, a monastery and several palaces, gardens and defense towers
The Chambord castle is one of the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley. It combines in a traditional French style and a style of Italian Renaissance
The Chenonceau Castle has a nickname the “Castle of Ladies”: the First Woman of Chenonceau - Katherine Bohier, the Second Lady of the Castle - Diane de Poitiers, Number Three -Catherine de Medicis
Sully-sur-Loire Castle (France)
Nowhere else in France there are so many magnificent buildings as in the Loire Valley. The Sully-sur-Loire castle is the most beautiful of them
Usse castle is a proper fairy tale castle! They say, Charles Perrault had it in mind when writing "Sleeping Beauty". Usse castle was also one of several that inspired Walt Disney in the creation of many of the Disney Castles
Citadelle of Quebec is a part of the fortifications of Quebec City. The Quebec Parliament Building and several large hotels are nearby
Fort George (Citadel Hill) (Canada)
Fort George (Citadel Hill) - the ancient citadel, which used to be a British military base. Inside is a small military museum - guns, cannon-balls and other war attributes
Fortress of Louisbourg (Canada)
Fortress of Louisbourg — the largest reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town in North America . Ramparts, streets, households create an atmosphere of another century
Malbork Castle was founded in 13th century, it's notable model of Brick Gothic, the largest brick castle in the world; UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hochosterwitz Castle (Austria)
The famous medieval Hochosterwitz Castle, standing on the 160 meters high dolomitic rock above the picturesque valley, is considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in Austria
Hohensalzburg Castle (Austria)
Hohensalzburg Castle (1007) is located on a hilltop of Festungberg mountain. The magnificent view to the city opens from here
Portobelo fort was founded by Christopher Columbus in 1502. For several centuries it was the most important Spanish port of the New World on the Atlantic Coast
