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
RR: Vacation RR
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.

RR: 10 Countries RR (20)
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.

RR: Weekly RR
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.

RR: Brazil x world RR
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.

RR: Monthly Favourite Surprise RR - December 
Date: Dec 16