Fort St. Catherine

Fort St. Catherine is Bermuda's largest coastal fortress and a prominent UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the northeastern tip of St. George's Island. Strategically positioned between Achilles Bay and St. Catherine's Beach, it overlooks the historic site where the survivors of the Sea Venture shipwreck safely made landfall in 1609, leading to the permanent colonization of Bermuda. The fortress is famous for mounting five massive, 18-ton rifled muzzle-loading guns capable of firing 400-pound shells designed to pierce heavy iron warship hulls.

Unesco: Historic Town of St George and Related Fortifications, Bermuda
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Date: June 9

Fat Margaret

Fat Margaret is a tower in Tallinn, nowadays home to Estonian Maritime Museum. The tower was built in the early 16th century during the reconstruction of the medieval city gate system.  Apart from being a fortification against potential invaders to the port of the town, it was also built to impress outside visitors arriving by sea. The tower is a defensive structure at the end of Pikk tänav (Long Street). Together with Suur Rannavärav (the Great Coastal Gate), a sixteenth-century arch flanked by two towers, it served to defend Tallinn's harbor.

Unesco: Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn
RR: June alternative RR
Date: June 11

Rajmachi fort

Rajmachi Fort is a historical fort in the hills of the Sahyadri mountains (Western Ghats). It consists of two twin fortresses Shriwardhan and Manaranjan, with a wide machi surrounding the two Balekillas. The fort played a strategic role in the First Anglo-Maratha War and has been declared as a protected monument. The region is a great route for trekking and is frequented by nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts year round.

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Date: March 1

Fort Jefferson

Fort Jefferson is a massive 19th-century coastal fortress located on Garden Key in the Dry Tortugas National Park, roughly 113 km west of Key West, Florida. It is the largest all-masonry structure in the Western Hemisphere, constructed with more than 16 million bricks.

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Date: March 19

Kazan Kremlin

Built on an ancient site, the Kazan Kremlin dates from the Muslim period of the Golden Horde and the Kazan Khanate. It was conquered by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 and became the Christian See of the Volga Land. The only surviving Tatar fortress in Russia and an important place of pilgrimage, the Kazan Kremlin consists of an outstanding group of historic buildings dating from the 16th to 19th centuries, integrating remains of earlier structures of the 10th to 16th centuries.

Unesco: Historic and Architectural Complex of the Kazan Kremlin
RR: Monthly favourite surprise RR - January 2026
Date: Jan 25

Nagarkhana Gate

The Nagarkhana Gate is one of the seven historic gates of Belgaum Fort (now Belagavi Fort), which is located in Karnataka. The Nagarkhana Gate is believed to be a music gate, storing drums and instruments for ceremonies. Each gate holds historical importance and distinct characteristics. The fort, built with ramparts and a large moat, with historical and religious monuments dated to the Adil Shahi dynasty. It is one of the oldest in the state of Karnataka. It had fortifications designed to repel attacks of invading armies.

RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: Oct 20

Natal City

Natal is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, located in northeastern Brazil. It is known as the City of the Sun and is a destination that enchants visitors with its stunning beaches, golden sand dunes, and tropical climate all year round. But beyond the paradisiacal landscapes, Natal also boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and fascinating tourist attractions to explore. Forte dos Reis Magos is a historic landmark and the first milestone of the city. This star-shaped fortress, built in the late 16th century, offers visitors a glimpse into colonial Brazilian history. The fort's strategic location at the mouth of the Potengi River provides panoramic views of the coastline.

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Date: May 27

Altit Fort

Thought to be more than 700 years old and located 3km from Baltit (traditional capital of Hunza), Altit fort was the original seat of the rulers of Hunza. Perched on a rocky cliff with a sheer 1,000 feet plunge to the Hunza River, the fort is an intricate maze of rooms connected by small doorways, ladders and trapdoors, built on three levels.

Altit Fort is one of the oldest surviving forts in the area. Over centuries, it has served as a stronghold for various rulers and clans, witnessing the region's historical transformations. Today, Altit Fort is a meticulously preserved heritage site that offers visitors a glimpse into the architectural prowess and lifestyle of the ancient Baltit civilization.

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Date: May 13

Počitelj

Počitelj is a historic village situated on the left bank of the river Neretva, north of Čapljina, in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its walled nucleus is protected National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina and an open-air museum. Počitelj represents one of the most important and best preserved architectural ensembles within the city walls in the region.

Many thanks Gian Luca & Raffaella!
Date: May 5

Chittorgarh Fort

Hill Forts of Rajastahan: The serial site, situated in the state of Rajastahan, includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar, Jaipur, and Jaisalmer. The ecclectic architecture of the forts, some up to 20 kilometres in circumference, bears testimony to the power of the Rajput princely states that flourished in the region from the 8th to the 18th centuries. Enclosed within defensive walls are major urban centres, palaces, trading centres and other buildings including temples that often predate the fortifications within which developed an elaborate courtly culture that supported learning, music and the arts. Some of the urban centres enclosed in the fortifications have survived, as have many of the site's temples and other sacred buildings. The forts use the natural defenses offered by the landscape: hills, deserts, rivers, and dense forests. They also feature extensive water harvesting structures, largely still in use today.

Unesco: Hill Forts of Rajasthan
RR: April alternative RR
Date: April 15

Kumbhalgarh Fort

Kumbhalgarh, also known as the Great Wall of India, is a fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan state. The wall of Kumbhalgarh is one of the longest continuous walls in the world, spanning 36 kilometers. Kumbhalgarh has seven fortified gateways. There are over 360 temples within the fort, both Jain and Hindu Temples. From the palace top, it is possible to see Kilometres into the Aravalli Range. The Fort is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

Unesco: Hill Forts of Rajasthan
RR: All about your country 
Date: March 8

Trakai Island Castle

Another amazing view of Trakai Island Castle, famous for its gothic architecture and its special location, it stands on an island on Lake Galve, one of the deepest lakes in Lithuania. The view of the historic structure is straight out of a fairy tale. You can reach the castle by crossing the long wooden bridge. In the winter the lake freezes over and becomes a natural skating rink.

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Date: Dec 16

Trakai

Situated between three lakes, Trakai is popularly known for its picturesque Trakai Castle. This fortress stands proudly surrounded by water in the middle of the lake Galvė. It is the one and only castle in Eastern Europe that is surrounded by water on all four sides. There are spectacular exhibitions of ancient tools, clothes, and furniture at the castle.

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Date: Oct 23

Red Square & Kremlin

Red Square is one of the oldest and largest squares in Moscow, Russia. It is located in Moscow's historic centre, in the eastern walls of the Kremlin. It is the city's most prominent landmark, with famous buildings such as Saint Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the GUM department store. St Basil's Cathedral is one of the most beautiful Russian Orthodox monuments.

Unesco: Kremlin and Red Square, Moscow
RR: Weekly RR
Date: August 18

Carcassonne

Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France’s Languedoc area, is famous for its medieval citadel, La Cité, with numerous watchtowers and double-walled fortifications. The first walls were built in Gallo-Roman times, with major additions made in the 13th and 14th centuries. Château Comtal, a 12th-century castle within the Cité, offers archaeological exhibits and a tour of the inner ramparts.

Unesco: Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
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Date: August 24

La Fortaleza

La Fortaleza, along with the later fortifications of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristóbal and San Juan de la Cruz (El Cañuelo), and a large portion of the original San Juan City Wall, were built between the 16th and 20th centuries to protect the city and the Bay of San Juan. They are characteristic examples of the historic methods of construction used in military architecture over this period, which adapted European designs and techniques to the special conditions of the Caribbean port cities. Lying on the northwestern-most point of the islet of Old San Juan, Castillo San Felipe del Morro was designed to guard the entrance to the San Juan Bay, and defend the Spanish colonial port city of San Juan from seaborne enemies.

Unesco: La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico
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Date: July 4

Gerulata

Gerulata was a Roman military camp located near today's Rusovce, a borough of Bratislava. It was part of the Roman province of Pannonia and was built in the 2nd century as a part of the frontier defence system. Today there is a museum, which is part of the Bratislava City Museum. Archaeologists have unearthed its remnants and their discoveries are on exhibition in the hall of the museum. Beyond the remains of the Roman forum, fragments of structures and gravestones, bronze, iron, ceramic and stone pieces are on show in a museum showing daily life. The best preserved object is a quadrilateral building 30 metres long and 30 metres wide, with 2.4 metre thick walls. In 2021, Gerulata was added to the UNESCO's World Heritage List as part of the Western segment of the Danubian Limes of the Roman Empire.

Unesco: Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment) 
RR: Unesco
Date: June 2

The Great Wall

The Great Wall is the largest man-made project in the world. The complete route is over 20,000 km, stretching from the east seaside to the west desert in northern China, winding up and down across mountains and plateaus like a dragon. The Great Wall is not a single-structured wall, it includes beacon towers, barriers, barracks, garrison stations, and fortresses along the walls, together forming an integrated defense system.  Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China and its long and vivid history, the Great Wall was originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the third century B.C. as a means of preventing incursions from barbarian nomads. It is the product of countless labors over a period of 2,000 years, and is a feast of engineering.

Unesco: The Great Wall
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Date: April 15

Mir Castle complex

Another card of Mir Castle complex, an outstanding example of 16th-century fortification, located in the town of Mir in the Grodno region of Belarus. The construction of this castle began at the end of the 15th century, in Gothic style. It was subsequently extended and reconstructed, first in the Renaissance and then in the Baroque style. After being abandoned for nearly a century and suffering severe damage during the Napoleonic period, the castle was restored at the end of the 19th century, with the addition of a number of other elements and the landscaping of the surrounding area as a park. Its present form is graphic testimony to its often turbulent history.

Unesco: Mir Castle Complex
RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
Date: April 5

Qasr al-Hosn

Qasr Al Hosn is the oldest and most significant building in Abu Dhabi, holding the city’s first permanent structure, the watchtower. Built around the 1790’s, the commanding structure overlooked the coastal trade routes and protected the growing settlement established on the island. Over the centuries, Qasr Al Hosn has been home to the ruling family, the seat of government, a consultative council and a national archive. It now stands as the nation’s living memorial and the narrator of Abu Dhabi’s history. Transformed into a museum in 2018 following more than eleven years of intensive conservation and restoration work.

Many thanks Irina!
Date: Nov 20