Locais históricos na Ilha de Wight

Historic Sites

The Isle of Wight’s heritage spans from Roman occupation to the Cold War. Key sites include the well-preserved mosaics at Brading Roman Villa and the medieval Carisbrooke Castle, where King Charles I was imprisoned. The Victorian era is represented by Osborne House, Queen Victoria's seaside retreat, and Palmerston-era coastal defenses like Fort Victoria and Golden Hill Fort. Unique landmarks include the 14th-century St. Catherine’s Oratory lighthouse and the High Down site used for mid-20th-century rocket engine testing.