Defensive works, walls and towers of all periods.
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- Northern Fortress Fortresses of northwest Russia and Finland. Photographs, maps, histories, and personal observations.
- The Fortress of Neuf-Brisach, France Illustrated description from an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, of the fortress town constructed 1698-1720, designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban.
- Stephen Wyley's Fortification Pages Provides introductions with bibliographies to military architecture, siege warfare, castles and Anglo-Saxon burhs. Images and information on sites including Constantinople, Masada, Shiro and Ankara.
- Medieval Fortifications Expandable thumbnail images of Aigues-Mortes, Carcassonne and Pierrefonds in France from Jeffrey Howe's Digital Archive of Architecture.
- Fort Siloso The story of the sole restored coastal artillery fort from Fortress Singapore, 1874 to the present.
- The medieval fortified town of Aigues Mortes Fortified town in the South of France with its original 13th century walls and towers, built by King Louis IX.
- Parks Canada: Fortress of Louisbourg History, description, images and visitor information for the reconstructed 18th-century fortified town.
- U.S. Forting A Blog detailing visits to historical military fortifications in the United States.
- Fort Wiki Dedicated to documenting historical forts, camps and stations that provided security and protection for the United States and Canada.
- Bunkertours Featuring underground military installations in Britain and France.
- Chester: A Virtual Stroll Around the Walls Steve Howe of the Black and White Picture Place provides a guide around the Roman and medieval city wall. Map, modern and archival images with description and history, including quotations from primary sources.
- The Alhambra of Granada Information on the Alhambra including tours and opening hours.
- Kronstadt fortress Guide in St. Petersburg, where a special portal is dedicated to the history and the present.
- Fort Ticonderoga Historic tourist attraction located in Ticonderoga, New York. Offers tours, historic galleries, walking trails and gardens for visitors.
- Wilton Castle The romantic ruins of a restored castle and manor house.
- Fort McHenry, Baltimore, United States Built 1794-1803 on a five-pointed star plan. Description and photographs from National Park Service Baltimore Travel Itinerary.
- Fortifications of Belarus History of fortifications of Belarus