Fortresses of Europe

3 European fortresses — each mapped, dated and ready to explore.

• Hohensalzburg Fortress

  Austria · 11th century

  One of Europe's largest hilltop fortresses, towering over Salzburg since 1077

• Castel Beseno

  Italy · 12th century

  Trentino's largest fortified complex, sweeping along an Alpine ridge

• Visegrád Citadel

  Hungary · 13th century

  Hungary's hilltop citadel above the Danube Bend, once a royal seat