Hue Imperial City

Well preserved fortified citadel of Huế city. The fortress is surrounded by massive walls that form 2 by 2 km large rectangle with the imperial palace – Purple Forbidden City inside. Construction of the fortress and palace was started in 1804, later were added many more palaces and other ornate buildings. Most of the buildings perished during the Vietnam War but some 10 remain.

Hoa Lư Citadel

Citadel of the medieval capital of Vietnam, founded in the 10th century AD. Citadel was located among steep limestone pinnacles and was protected by some 10 m tall and up to 15 m thick earthen ramparts. Nowadays some parts of these ramparts and some temples remain.

Diên Khánh Citadel

French built fortification that has been preserved in a very good condition. Built in 1793 in Vauban military architecture style.

Cổ Loa Citadel

Oldest fortification in Hanoi, fortified citadel 20 km north from the center of the city. Development of this fortress started around 400 – 350 BC, outer walls have a perimeter of 8 km. Remaining ramparts are up to 12 m high. Cổ Loa town is located inside the ramparts up to this day.

Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty

Ruins of a large fortification built in the early 15th century by Hồ Dynasty. Fortification walls enclose a rectangular area, the outer side of walls is 870.5 by 883.5 m large. The complex was built according to feng-shui (geomantic) principles – one of the first applications of this philosophy in the city planning in this part of Asia.

Long Wall of Quảng Ngãi

127.4 km long rampart, most likely built in the early 16th century and reinforced in 1819 as ordered by Nguyễn emperors. Wall is up to 4 m high and 2.5 m wide, mostly built from rocks. Wall is parallel to an ancient trade route.

Củ Chi tunnels

121 km long system of tunnels and underground rooms created for defensive purposes in the late 1960s – 1970s.

Hisarya walled Roman town

The best preserved Roman city walls in Bulgaria, some 2.3 km long. Hisarya was founded in prehistoric times and flourished in Roman times as a resort thanks to mineral springs. Site contains ruins of many public buildings including a small amphitheater and some ancient churches.

Sveti Stefan

World 🢖 Europe 🢖 Montenegro Cities and towns 🢔 Settlements 🢔 Architectural wonders 🢔 Categories of wonders Wonder Sveti Stefan   In short The mountainous coast of Montenegro is rich with cultural heritage. Especially beautiful are historical towns, such as Sveti Stefan. Rating 38.2% GPS coordinates 42.2558 N 18.8911 E Location, address Europe, Montenegro, Budva Municipality, at the Adriatic sea some 6 km southeast from Budva […]

Monemvasia

Picturesque town perched between the sea and cliff, located on an island. The medieval town still is protected by city walls and a castle towering above it. Numerous historical buildings.