Tainan: Forts and Castles

Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category

Fort Zeelandia

Historic Dutch fortress-turned-museum Fort Zeelandia, an enduring edifice nestled in the city of Tainan, Taiwan, stands as a testament to the island's rich colonial history. Constructed by the Dutch East India Company in the early 17th century, this fortress was originally named 'Anping Castle' and served...

Fort Provintia

Historic former Dutch-colonial fort Fort Provintia, a historical bastion nestled in the heart of Tainan, Taiwan, stands as a testament to the region's rich colonial past. Constructed by the Dutch East India Company in 1653 during their occupation of Taiwan, the fort was originally named Providentia...

Eternal Golden Castle

19th-century fort with a moat and cannons The Eternal Golden Castle, a resolute fortress standing in the historical city of Tainan, Taiwan, is a testament to the rich military heritage of the region. Built during the Qing Dynasty in 1874 under the reign of Emperor Tongzhi, this fortification was conceived as a...