List of castles in Ghana
During the colonial period in Ghana, known as the Gold Coast, from the 15th to the 19th centuries, European-style forts and castles were built mainly by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. These forts connected trading routes started by the Portuguese and served as important places for trading gold and enslaved people. Because they show evidence of trade between African and European people before and during colonial times, including the Atlantic slave trade, and because they had a big impact on West Africa’s history, several of these forts and outposts were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind is a site related to the study of human origins. It is located about 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Gauteng province. In 1999, UNESCO declared the site a World Heritage Site because it contains the largest known collection of human ancestor remains in the world.
Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna, also known as Sveaborg, is a sea fortress made up of eight islands, with six of them having strong defenses. It is located about four kilometers (2.5 miles) southeast of Helsinki, Finland. Suomenlinna is a popular place for tourists and locals to visit, especially for picnics because of its beautiful views.
Fortifications of Vauban
The Fortifications of Vauban is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes 12 groups of fortified buildings and locations along France’s borders. These structures were designed by military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633–1707) during the rule of King Louis XIV. The sites include different types of fortifications, such as citadels, mountain batteries, sea fortifications, bastion walls, and towers.
Beguinage
A beguinage, named after the French word béguinage, is a group of buildings created to provide homes for beguines. These were women who lived religious lives but did not take religious vows or leave their communities. At first, beguines lived together in small, informal groups called convents.
Ferrara
Ferrara ( / f ə ˈ r ɑːr ə / ; Italian: [ferˈraːra] ; Emilian : Fràra [ˈfraːra] ) is a city and municipality in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Ferrara. As of 2016, the city had 132,009 people.
Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri is a town located in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is 35.7 kilometers (22.2 miles) away from Agra, the district’s headquarters. The town was established as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar.
Fasil Ghebbi
The Fasil Ghebbi (Amharic: ፋሲል ግቢ) is a fortress in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was built in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and served as the home of Ethiopian emperors. Its architecture shows different styles from Portuguese, Hindu, and Arab cultures.
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park is a United States national park that protects the southern 20% of the original Everglades in Florida. The park is the biggest tropical wilderness area in the United States and the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. About one million people visit the park each year.
Novodevichy Convent
Novodevichy Convent, also called Bogoroditse-Smolensky Monastery, is one of the most famous monasteries in Moscow. Its name, sometimes translated as the New Maidens’ Monastery, was created to be different from the Old Maidens’ Monastery inside the Moscow Kremlin. The convent was founded by Grand Duke Vasily III on May 13, 1524, in honor of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God “Hodegetria,” which is the main religious symbol of Smolensk.