Where2Go by MakeMyTrip • 10 Jun 2025

Top 7 Beautiful Forts to Visit Around the World

The Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar

This is a monolithic limestone in the British territory of Gibraltar. It was part of an old Moorish Castle and was built around 711 AD. It is one of the most visited tourist sites.

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Rumeli Castle, Istanbul

This medieval fortress was built by the Ottomans as a part of the siege of Constantinople. It was the brainchild of Sultan Mehmood II and was built during 1451-1452.

Dover Castle, England

This Grade I listed largest castle in England was believed to have been fortified in the Iron Age. What you see today took shape in the 13th century CE under Henry II.

Masada, Israel

Nestled atop a mountain in the Judean Desert, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is rich with history, but today, it is more of a ruin. Yet it is a beautiful fort to visit!

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The Alhambra, Spain

This is a Moorish palace with abstract patterns, tile work, and sculptures. The fort offers scenic views of the city and the garden is replete with floral beauty and fountains.

Fort Jefferson, United States

Located in Dry Tortugas National Park, this brick wall fort served as a military jail before. It was built to guard shipping lanes with a moat surrounding the 6-side fortification.

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Made by King Kashyapa on a rock plateau, this fort, boasting lovely views, features a water garden, a pool, a stunning palace and a throne hall enveloped by carved walls and moats.

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