세계에서 가장 인상적인 요새 15

1. Rock of Gibraltar.

Rock, located in the Strait of Gibraltar, in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. For a long time, it served as a fortress for the English garrison, and during the second world war was the criminal code eplena and became a key point of British defence in the Mediterranean.

2. The underground complex in Cheyenne Mountain.

In Cheyenne Mountain is the Centre of the joint command of the aerospace defense of North America. The main feature of the Fort is a massive entrance door weighing 25 tons. Since July 2006 the year underground complex began to be used in non-military purposes is carried out there shooting the popular series "Stargate".

3. Fort of Chittorgarh.

The largest Fort in India, which occupies 700 acres of land, is located on top of the 590-meter mountain. Inaccessible building with turrets and iron doors in metal thorns. Inside the Fort there is a system of rainwater collection tanks, containing up to a billion gallons, making the Fort could withstand many years of siege.

4. Windsor Castle.

One of the oldest and largest castles in the world, it served as home to the British Royal family for an entire Millennium. Built by William the Conqueror as a strategic military Fort. The castle walls, still strong and still held official ceremonies and meetings associated with the Royal family of Great Britain.

5. Fort Jefferson.

19th century Fort, located on the island of Garden key. Once served as a prison for co-conspirators to assassinate President Lincoln. Is now a tourist attraction.

6. Prague Castle.

One of the largest castle complexes in the world, with an area of more than 230 thousand square meters. Initially, the Prague Castle served as kyminlinna and later the castle became the residence of the Czech Kings.

7. Boeing b-17 "Flying Fortress".

Heavy metal Quad bomber, he participated in the battles during the second world war. Known for its nesokrušimost′û: the plane was returning from times battlegrounds at very considerable damage.

8. the Malbork Castle.

The largest of the medieval brick castles in the world, in the 14th and 15th centuries it served as the residence for the Teutonic order. In the year 1410 fortress survived a lengthy siege.

9. Aircraft Carrier "Nimitz", a floating fortress.

This autonomous floating fortress, equipped with a nuclear power plant. Is capable of carrying 60 aircraft on board and more than 5000 troops.

10. Fort Knox.

Military base on the territory of which the store resides w lotyh United States stocks. The walls of the Fort are composed of granite, covered with concrete, and the entrance door is made of steel and weighs 20 tons. In addition, the Fort guarded by digital and Visual observation and is equipped with all conceivable and inconceivable high-tech protection systems.

11. Fort Sumter.

Situated on a small rocky island, granite Fort was built to protect the port of Charleston. In addition to the strong walls, the Fort was equipped with multi-level artillery battery.

12. Alamo.

Initially, the Alamo was built as a Catholic mission, but later became used as a fortress for the Mexican and Texian army.

13. The fortress of Königstein.

One of the largest fortresses in Europe, its walls rise to a height of 41 meters. Also known for its second deepest well in Europe, thanks to which the besieged never suffered from thirst.

14. Fort Castillo de San Marcos.

The oldest stone fort in the United States, was built to protect from attacks by pirates.

 15. Maunsella sea fortress.

Marine anti-aircraft forts built to protect major industrial centers of Great Britain from attacks by German bombers.