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History

From the First Balkan Bayonet

The cannons captured by the Bulgarian Army as a result of the 1st Balkan defeat of the Ottoman Empire.

History

Galle Fort: The Living Walled Town by the Sea

Some forts are monuments to war, but Galle Fort is a monument to life. On a rocky peninsula at the southern tip of Sri Lanka stands a whole walled town,

Places

Gatchina Palace, the Grey Stone Castle of Russia’s Imperial Recluses

Visit Gatchina Palace near Saint Petersburg, a fortress-like grey stone castle with a secret echo tunnel, a signal tower, and a vast park of lakes.

Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, India - lead
History

Golconda Fort: The Fortress of Diamonds

Rising from a great granite hill on the outskirts of the city of Hyderabad, in the Deccan plateau of southern India, the mighty ruined fortress of Golconda is one of

Golubac Fortress
History

Golubac Fortress: The Guardian of the Danube at the Iron Gates

Where the mighty Danube, the great river of central Europe, narrows dramatically to force its way through the mountains, there stands one of the most magnificent fortresses in all of

History

Great Zimbabwe: The Stone City of a Great African Kingdom

Deep in the interior of southern Africa rise the magnificent stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe, the remains of one of the greatest cities of medieval Africa. Its massive walls, built

History

Greek Civilization Is Definitely After Anatolian Civilization

“Greek civilization is definitely a follower of Anatolian civilization.It is not a forerunner. It cannot be a pioneer because the Greek existence is not as old as the Anatolian civilization.When

History

Gripsholm Castle: The Vasa Fortress That Holds Sweden’s Face

On a small island in Lake Mälaren, west of Stockholm, stands one of the most romantic and historically rich castles in Sweden. Gripsholm, with its round red-brick towers reflected in

Gwalior Fort, India - lead
History

Gwalior Fort: The Pearl among the Fortresses of India

Rising from an isolated hill of sandstone that towers above the city that shares its name, in the heart of central India, Gwalior Fort is one of the most magnificent

History

Gyeongbokgung: The Grand Joseon Palace at the Heart of Seoul

In the heart of modern Seoul, surrounded by glass towers and the roar of one of Asia’s great cities, lies a vast and tranquil world of wooden halls, painted eaves,