by Sean Wayne
Some forts are built to defend against or take refuge from outside aggressors; others as permanent military bases that may serve as instruments of internal control. A commonality among fortifications is that they are situated on high ground to provide a commanding field of fire to control as much of the surrounding area as possible. But now, happily, what once were places of bloodshed or oppression are quiet places to learn about history; what were once fields of fire are now great views; battlements are now viewing platforms. Bring your camera, binoculars and perhaps your imagination along and take a tour of Nicaragua’s forts.



