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Fortification Collection (#34)

Background imageFortification Collection: Hohenzollern Castle, Hechingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Hohenzollern Castle, Hechingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageFortification Collection: France, Languedoc-Rousillon, Carcassonne. The fortifications of Carcassonne at dusk

France, Languedoc-Rousillon, Carcassonne. The fortifications of Carcassonne at dusk

Background imageFortification Collection: China, Tianjin, Taipinzhai. The section of Chinas Great Wall from Taipinzhai to Huangyaguan is

China, Tianjin, Taipinzhai. The section of Chinas Great Wall from Taipinzhai to Huangyaguan is among its most spectacular

Background imageFortification Collection: The Fortim-Igreja de Santo Antonio on Ilha do Mozambique

The Fortim-Igreja de Santo Antonio on Ilha do Mozambique

Background imageFortification Collection: The heavily fortified walls of the Forteleza de Sao

The heavily fortified walls of the Forteleza de Sao Sebastao guard the nothern tip of Ilha do Mozambique

Background imageFortification Collection: The Fortaleza de Sao Joao Baptista

The Fortaleza de Sao Joao Baptista, the largest and best preserved of the three Portuguese forts on Ibo Island, part of the Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

Background imageFortification Collection: Morocco, Tadakoust village, Anti-Atlas Mountains, nr

Morocco, Tadakoust village, Anti-Atlas Mountains, nr. Akka. A crumbling agadir, or fortified granary, tops a steep bluff overlooking Tadakoust village in the Anti-Atlas range

Background imageFortification Collection: Malta, Valletta

Malta, Valletta. The fortified walls of Senglea, one of the many fingers of the city that jut into the Grand Harbour

Background imageFortification Collection: Wales, Gwynedd, Caernarvon

Wales, Gwynedd, Caernarvon. The turrets of Caernarvon Castle

Background imageFortification Collection: A walker follows a quiet path through the vineyards

A walker follows a quiet path through the vineyards of the Ebro Valley up towards the hilltop fort, Castillo de Davalillo

Background imageFortification Collection: A walker approaches the 13th Century Castillo de Davalillo

A walker approaches the 13th Century Castillo de Davalillo set on a hilltop with commanding views over the Ebro Valley. Now surrounded by peaceful vineyards

Background imageFortification Collection: Gravelled driveway to Chateau de Ratilly, Burgundy

Gravelled driveway to Chateau de Ratilly, Burgundy France, Burgundy, Gravelled driveway to Chateau de Ratilly

Background imageFortification Collection: Corte, Corsica

Corte, Corsica, France

Background imageFortification Collection: Bonifacio, Corsica

Bonifacio, Corsica, France

Background imageFortification Collection: Calvi, Corsica

Calvi, Corsica, France

Background imageFortification Collection: Overall view of Kyzyl Kala built around 3rd Century AD

Overall view of Kyzyl Kala built around 3rd Century AD

Background imageFortification Collection: An Uzbek man walks beside the many domed walls of the Ichan Kala

An Uzbek man walks beside the many domed walls of the Ichan Kala, the old city of Khiva

Background imageFortification Collection: The Karakul Gate and the remains of the city walls

The Karakul Gate and the remains of the city walls, circa 16th Century

Background imageFortification Collection: Trekker on The Great Wall of China

Trekker on The Great Wall of China

Background imageFortification Collection: Kenya, Lamu Island, Lamu

Kenya, Lamu Island, Lamu. A sailing boat (mashua) framed in an arch of Lamu Fort, which is now a museum. Kenya, Lamu Island, Lamu

Background imageFortification Collection: Built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1598

Built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1598, Fort Jesus overlooks the entrance to the Old Harbour of Mombasa. The fort is now a museum

Background imageFortification Collection: Oman, Musandam Peninsula, Khasab

Oman, Musandam Peninsula, Khasab. A traditional mud built fort overlooking the bay to the front of the small town of Khasab famous for fishing and smuggling in small, fast boats, to and from Iran

Background imageFortification Collection: Oman, Batinah Plain, Rustaq

Oman, Batinah Plain, Rustaq. Rustaq fort, built four centuries prior to the dawn of Islam in Oman, is an imposing structure built on three levels, containing separate houses, an armoury

Background imageFortification Collection: Architectural details of the crenellated walls

Architectural details of the crenellated walls, tower and buttresses inside the castle at Jaalan Bani bu Hasan

Background imageFortification Collection: Silhouette of one of the towers of Ras al Hadd Castle at sunset

Silhouette of one of the towers of Ras al Hadd Castle at sunset. The 450 year old castle stands looking out to sea. It has 3 towers

Background imageFortification Collection: Jabrin Castle is a striking blend of defensive architecture

Jabrin Castle is a striking blend of defensive architecture and sophisticated artistry. The palace at Jabrin was built around 1670 AD at the height of the Ya aruba dynasty as a seat of learning for

Background imageFortification Collection: The massive central tower of Nizwa Fort is over 150

The massive central tower of Nizwa Fort is over 150 feet high and took more than 12 years to build in the late 17th century AD

Background imageFortification Collection: The watchtower of the old fort in the village of Afi Sefalah

The watchtower of the old fort in the village of Afi Sefalah

Background imageFortification Collection: The interior courtyard and a watchtower within Al Hazm Castle

The interior courtyard and a watchtower within Al Hazm Castle. The magnificent 18th century military stronghold makes full use of traditonal Omani defensive features boasting a massive wooden entry

Background imageFortification Collection: The first Rustaq Fort was built by the Persians in

The first Rustaq Fort was built by the Persians in the pre-Islamic period. It became the capital of the Ya ruba dynasty and was subsequently re-built in the 17th Century

Background imageFortification Collection: A four-poster bed in a girls bedroom in Nakhl

A four-poster bed in a girls bedroom in Nakhl Fort which stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam

Background imageFortification Collection: Nakhl Fort stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains

Nakhl Fort stands in the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains. The early foundations are thought to pre-date Islam. The mainly 17th century fortress visible today stands over 30 metres high

Background imageFortification Collection: The ornate domes and minaret of the Khor Mosque contrast

The ornate domes and minaret of the Khor Mosque contrast with the old walls of Fort Mirani

Background imageFortification Collection: Georgia, Tbilisi, View of Narikala Fortress and St Nicholas church above Tbilisi Mosque

Georgia, Tbilisi, View of Narikala Fortress and St Nicholas church above Tbilisi Mosque and the Old town

Background imageFortification Collection: Statue of Vasco da Gama in his birthplace of Sines

Statue of Vasco da Gama in his birthplace of Sines. He was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea in the 15th century. Sines, Portugal

Background imageFortification Collection: The Sao Filipe fortress view from the Sado river, and the Arrabida Natural Park. Setubal

The Sao Filipe fortress view from the Sado river, and the Arrabida Natural Park. Setubal, Portugal

Background imageFortification Collection: The Tera river and the castle of Puebla de Sanabria. Castilla y Leon, Spain

The Tera river and the castle of Puebla de Sanabria. Castilla y Leon, Spain



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