In Via Piella is the Govese Gate or Tower of Piella. Built late 12th century, it was part of the second line of defence of the ancient city of Bologna. On one side is a 1600s painting of the Virgin by Francesco Brizio unfortunately badly damaged by time but still evident. It was recently restored in honour of Ada Masotti.

A castle or fortress was built here in 1199 but remodelled various times by occupying militia. This 14th century tower with a clock and bells are really all that remain. Currently it’s used for art exhibitions, concerts and conferences. There’s interesting art detail under one of the arches although it’s in need of restoring.

Castello di Stenico belonged to the Bishop of Trento 13th century. It was a strategic building militaristically and politically. Austrians owned it in 19th century. Chapel remains traced to 8th century. Frescoes, frieze’s and paintings are renaissance style. Not to be missed.

This Civic Tower was built 1892-1893 by an engineer from Faenza called Giuseppe Tramontani in a neo-gothic style. An iron sculpture of Michael the Archangel at the top guards over the village below.

Castello di Malatestiana was built in 1447 by the Malatesta family and includes a tower from 1386 erected by Carlo Malatesta. An impenetrable looking building with large rooms and some ghost stories mixed in for good measure.

Found on Shop street this is a fine example of a town castle dating from 15/16th century. Impressive stone work with a mini-museum just inside the doors of its present occupier.

Belfast Castle is situated on the slopes of Cave Hill, Belfast. It commands magnificent views over the Lough. First built by the Normans then English lords it is now used to host functions. It has beautifully manicured gardens to walk around and plenty of space for children.

Limassol Medieval Castle was host to Richard the Lionheart who was supposedly married here in 1191. Used by the Ottomans in 1570 as a gaol and during British rule as a police station. Includes filming of a reconstructed olive-oil press 7-9 AD found in the Kouris River, ancient weight stones and mosaic floors.

Castillo de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Jagua is a fort built in 1745 to fend off Caribbean pirates and the English. Designed by Don Bruno Caballero and built by Joseph Tantete. Some rooms feature exhibitions and a few antique guns and furniture. The view is spectacular over the Bahia de Cienfuegos.