Must See Castles in Africa
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Bahia Palace
Historic 19th-century palace and garden complex renowned for its intricate Moorish and Islamic architecture and decorative artistry.
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El Badi Palace
Historic ruined royal palace from the late 16th century featuring grand Moroccan architecture and remnants of Saadian dynasty grandeur.
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Salah El Din Citadel
Salah El Din Citadel was completed in 1183 and throughout its history, this fortification not only protected the city but it also served as…
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Castillo de La Luz
The name of the Castillo de la Luz means the Castle of Light. It was built in the 15th century to protect the city.
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Abdin Palace
Probably the only presidential residence that works as a museum at the same time. Its collection are related to the state affairs.
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Royal Palace
The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen is the palace of the King of Morocco in the city of Fez, Morocco.
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Citadel of Qaitbay
One of the city's landmarks erected on the site where the legendary Alexandria lighthouse once was.
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Saint Barbara Castle
Impressive fortress built for the defence from pirates. Later served as a prison, now houses an elaborate Piracy museum.
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Fort Jesus
Fort Jesus is a fort located on Mombasa Island. Designed by Italian Giovanni Battista Cairati, it was built between 1593 and 1596 by order…
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Saint George’s Castle
Elmina Castle was erected by the Portuguese in 1482 as Castelo de São Jorge da Mina, also known as Castelo da Mina or simply Mina, in…
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Cape Coast Castle
Cape Coast Castle is one of about forty "slave castles", or large commercial forts, built on the Gold Coast of West Africa by European…
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Qal'at Bani Hammad
Qal'at Bani Hammad, also known as Qal'a Bani Hammad or Qal'at of the Beni Hammad, is a fortified palatine city in Algeria.
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Fort Santo Antonio
Fort Saint Anthony was a fort built by the Portuguese in 1515 near the town of Axim, in what is now Ghana.
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Ribat
Climb this typical Tunisian structure - a watchtower combined with minaret - to enjoy the spectacular view of Sousse's Medina.
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Maharraqa
Temple of Al-Maharraqa is an ancient Egyptian Temple dedicated to Isis and Serapis.
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Fort Coenraadsburg
Fort Coenraadsburg or Conraadsburg, also Fort São Tiago da Mina, is a small Portuguese chapel built in honor of Saint Jago and it is…
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Castle of Good Hope
The Castle of Good Hope is a bastion fort built in the 17th century in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Fort Goede Hoop
Fort de Goede Hoop or Fort Good Hope was a fort on the Dutch Gold Coast, established in 1667 near Senya Beraku.
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Fort Adelaide
Also known as the Citadel, it resembles a Moorish fortress. The originally British fort offers splendid views of the city and the harbour.
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Palais des Rais
The Palais des Rais, also known as Bastion 23, is a classified historical monument located in Algiers, Algeria.
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