Here are more historic and remarkable forts in the world.
1.) Castillo San Felipe de Barajas – Colombia
The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortress in Cartagena City in Colombia. This structure which is located on the Hill of San Lázaro was built by the Spanish during the colonial era. It was originally known as the Castillo de San Lázaro and its construction started in 1536 and undergone expansion in 1657. This castle, which is open to visitors, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2.) Olavinlinna – Finland
Olavinlinna or St. Olaf’s castle is a 15th century three-tower castle located in Savonlinna, Finland. It is considered as the world’s northernmost medieval stone fortress still standing. This fortress was founded in 1475 making it more than 500 years old.
3.) Krakow Fortress – Poland
The Krakow Fortress or Festung Krakau is a 19th century Austro-Hungarian fortifications located in the city f Krakow. Poland. It is interconnected with the 18th century fortification called Kosciuszko Insurrection and the medieval Wawel Castle and city walls.
4.) Fort Queenscliff – Australia
Fort Queenscliff is a fort located in Victoria City, Australia. It was constructed in 1860 as a defense at the entrance to Port Philip Bay. It played vital roles during the First and Second World War.
5.) Fortaleza Ozama – Dominican Republic
The Fortaleza Ozama or Ozama Fortress in English is a 16th-century castle lcated in the capital of the Dominican Republic – Santo Domingo. A former Spanish colony, the fort was built by the Spanish. It is the oldest formal military construction still standing in America.
6.) Fort Santiago – Philippines
Fort Santiago, or Moog ng Santiago in the Filipino language, is a defense fortress located in the City of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It was built during the Spanish occupation. The fort is part of the structures of the walled city of Intramuros. This fort was built in the 16th century and is now a popular tourist destination.
7.) Shigatse Dzong – Tibet, China
The Shigatse Dzong is a fort located in Xigase County in the Xigase Prefecture in Tibet. This 17th century fort was destroyed completely in the 1961 Cultural Revolution but was rebuilt in 2007 at the same location, though on a smaller scale. It is also known as Samdruptse Dzong.
8.) Fort Santa Cruz – Algeria
Fort Santa Cruz is a fort located in Oran City, Algeria. It is one of the 3 forts of Oran City and is interconnected with the two other forts by tunnels. Fort Santa Cruz was built between 1577 and 1604 by the Spaniards. The fort is located at a height of about 400 meters on Mount Murdjadjo.
9.) Fort Monostor – Hungary
Fort Monostor, which is also referred to as Fort Sandberg, is located in Komarom City, Hingary. Construction of this fort started in 1850 and was completed in 1871. After the Second World War, the Soviets built the biggest ammunition storage in the Fortress of Monostor. Today, Fort Monostor is open to the public as a museum.
10.) Fortaleza de Sao Joao da Barra do Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
The Fortaleza de Sao Joao da Barra do Rio de Janeiro is a 16th century star fort located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was built in 1565 and was expanded and improved in 1618. The fort was completely renovated in 1872 and it was equipped with a complement of guns, bunkers, and batteries, including fifteen Whitworth cannons. It was manned as a coastal artillery installation until 1991.
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