Five Forts

Fort

Fortress

Battery

Fortified Walls

Are they all the same thing? Why? Why not?

You know…we are just going to wing it!

Enjoy visiting some “forts” around the world with us.

Hint: Click on any photo to enlarge it.

Tower of Belem

Lisbon, Portugal

This is classified as a fortified tower…I think that qualifies as a fort. Besides, to me it looks like a fort! When we visited there was a group of students on a field trip so there were  costumed soldiers and a miniature model of the tower on display.

Click here to see more of Lisbon.

Fort Louisbourg

Canada

Join us on a visit to Fort Louisbourg…click here.

Castillo de San Marcos

Saint Augustine, Florida

This fort is promoted as the oldest masonary fort on mainland USA. It was started by the Spanish in 1672. (That is quite a while ago, eh.)

(Remember you can click on the photo to enlarge it so you can read it.)

Fort De Soto

Tierra Verde, Florida

Moving to the west coast of Florida (just south of Saint Petersburg) we find a fort named after the Spanish explorer De Soto, but having its history begin with the Spanish American War.

The fort was obviously built for military defense…but I doubt if it could have any defense against the wind. Heavens! it was so windy the day we visited.

Just look at those waves!

Fort Edmonton

Canada

This fort was built not for defense. It was built to attract people…not keep them out. A fur trading post for the Hudson Bay Company (North West Company). Join us at Fort Edmonton…click here.

Where to now?

Continue exploring forts…click here.

and/or

Visit countries around the world….click here.

and/or

Solve some travel quizzes….click here.

Happy travels!