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8 UNESCO Fortified Sites Every History Lover Should See

From the Great Wall to Dubrovnik’s sea-blasted ramparts, these UNESCO-listed fortifications reveal centuries of military strategy, empire and resilience. Explore eight extraordinary strongholds every history lover should experience

OT Staff

10 December 2025

Mont Saint Michel, France Photo: Unsplash

The Great Wall of China

Crossing mountains, plains and deserts, the Great Wall evolved from the 3rd century BCE as China’s frontier defence. Its watchtowers, battlements and passes reveal enduring military ambition and architectural ingenuity.