These historic structures are popular tiurist attractions.
Nakhal Fort – Oman
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The beautiful Nakhal Fort is a large fort in the Middle East. It is located in the Al Batinah Region of the sultanate state of Oman.
Galle Fort – Sri Lanka
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Galle Fort is a 400 year-old fort built by the Portuguese and modified in the 17th century by the Dutch. At its age, it still looks new and polished with reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.
St. Angelo Fort – India
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St. Angelo Fort is a fort in Kerala City, India. This fort that faced the Arabian Sea was built in 1505 by the first Portuguese Viceroy of India. It is also known as Kannur Fort or Kannur Kotta.
A Famosa – Malaysia
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The A Famosa is a fortress in Malacca, Malaysia. This fort is one of the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia. It is called Kota A Famosa in Malay which means “The Famous”. The Porta de Santiago, a small gate house, is the only remaining part of the fortress still standing.
Fort Aguada – India
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Fort Aguada is a well-preserved 17th-century fort built by the Portuguese in Goa, India. It is situated along Sinquerim Beach and overlooks the Arabian Sea. It was constructed in 1612 making it almost 400 years of age.
Fortaleza de Sao Joao Baptista – Portugal
The Fortaleza de São João Baptista is a historic fortress in Angra do Heroismo in Azores, Portugal. It is situated in the Terceira Island. It is also known as Fortaleza do Monte Brasil and Fortaleza de São Filipe.
Fort of Sao Sebastiao – Mozambique
The Fort of São Sebastião is located on the Island of Mozambique. The construction of this fort started in 1558 and was completed in 1608. This structure is the oldest complete fort still standing in sub-Saharan Africa.
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