Fifteen Star-Shaped Forts From Around The World

Star-shaped forts are a particularly interesting type of fortification. They first appeared around the time that gunpowder became commonly used in warfare. The unusual shape of the forts and the fact that they were made of hard-to-shatter brick helped the forts stand up to cannonball fire.

These incredible structures are among the most memorable, the most beautiful, and the most historically important forts from around the world.