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My granddaughter and her Daddy built an Ice Fortress from slabs of ice he chipped off the driveway. Later that night, he and I went out with a drop light and some gel filters.
The Fortezza fortress is an archaeological site in the prefecture of Rethymno built upon the hill of Paleokastro, on the west side of the today’s city.
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Taken from Castelgrande. Castello di Montebello directly in view. Castello di Sasso Corbaro on the peak behind it. After reading how Genghis Khan's armies overcame any fortification they encountered, fortresses no longer look the same to me. :-) This is part of the three castles/ramparts in Belinzona that have been designated a Unesco World Heritage site.. For an interesting description, see this article.
For 700 years, the Akershus fortress has been standing guard over Oslo to ward off all attempts to invade the city from the sea. King Håkon V began building in 1299, since when the fortifications have undergone numerous improvements and reconstructions. (As seen from Aker Brygge)
The Hailongtun Tusi Fortress, nestled in the mountains of Guizhou, China, is a remarkable historical site that was once a stronghold of the Tusi chieftains. Established in 1257, it was a military marvel with multiple lines of defense, including castles, fortresses, and passes.
Despite its destruction in 1600, the fortress remains a testament to the Tusi system, a unique hereditary governance system in southwest China. Today, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserving the legacy of the Tusi culture and offering a window into China's rich historical tapestry.