
Built in the 1600s, the Kastellet in Copenhagen is one of the best preserved fortresses in Northern Europe. Over the years it helped Denmark deal with invaders from England and Germany, but today it is primarily a pubic park and historic site. This is a view of the King’s Gate, which faces the city of Copenhagen. […]

After spending some time exploring the Presidio, we soldiered on to Fort Point. Built at the height of the California Gold Rush, Fort Point was designed to protect the nation from any naval attack. While it never had to rise to that occasion, the fort survived the Civil War, earthquakes, and the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. The […]