City Walls Collection (page 4)

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Aerial view of the old town

China, Shaanxi, Xi an, Watch tower on Ancient City Walls

City walls, Albarracin, Aragon, Spain

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Boats in the old town harbour

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Old town at dusk

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Boats in the old town harbour at sunset

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Sunset over Banya Beech

Holy Land - Mount of Olives and Jerusalem -Bible
3783726 Holy Land - Mount of Olives and Jerusalem -Bible; (add.info.: The Holy Land - The Mount of Olives and Jerusalem from the north east. 1840 hand coloured engraving)

The Holy Land - Bethlehem - Bible
3783730 The Holy Land - Bethlehem - Bible; (add.info.: The Holy Land - Bethlehem. c.1840 hand coloured engraving. Drawn by William Henry Bartlett : 26 March 1809 - 13 September 1854)

Iraq - Tallisim tower of ancient Baghdad rampart
3790495 Iraq - Tallisim tower of ancient Baghdad rampart; (add.info.: Iraq - Tallisim the tower of the ancient Baghdad rampart which was built by Abu Jaffar el Mansour the first founder of Baghdad in)

Panorama in Urbino city from Italy at sunset, city and World Heritage Site in the Marche region of Italy

Tallinn. Aerial image of Old Town Tallinn in Estonia

Dubrovnik Old Town, view at Harbour and City Walls, Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia, Europe

Dubrovnik, Croatia, Europe

Dubrovnik Old Town, elevated view from City Walls, Croatia

Dubrovnik - aerial view from City Walls of the Dubrovnik Old Town City, Croatia

Dubrovnik Old Town, aerial view from City Walls to Harbour, Croatia

Dubrovnik, Old Town ond the city walls, Croatia

View of a ksar, Dra valley (photo)
GDG287854 View of a ksar, Dra valley (photo) by Moroccan School; Morocco; (add.info.: Vallee du Draa; pisee; Grand Sud; ); eGerard Degeorge; Moroccan, out of copyright

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Creator: Frans Hogenberg
Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Map of the walled city of Cantuarbury in Kent, originally published c1580 by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenburg

Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. View of camels in front of the gate and tower at the entrance to the walled city of Peking (now Beijing). Ha-Ta-Men in Peking

Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova", 1890. Veliko Tarnovo, a city in north central Bulgaria known as the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom

Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Philip II of France (1165-1223) travelled to the Holy Land in the Third Crusade, 1189-1192 with King Richard I of England

The Viking attack on Paris, 885 (1882-1884). The Vikings rowed up the Seine to attack Paris on several occasions in the 9th century, the first being in 845

St Jean D Acre, Israel, 1841. Artist: Thomas Barber
St Jean D Acre, Israel, 1841. Mount Carmel can be seen in the distance. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume I, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)

Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Israel, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 1: The Birth of Christianity, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Map of Florence, 15th century. View of the city showing the River Arno and Brunelleschis Duomo. From the Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum, Vatican City, Italy

Tower on the walls, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Tower on the walls, 1864. '...the Old-world city of Nuremberg...is rich in everything of the past, and owes nothing to the present...To find oneself there is to be thrown back 300 or 400 years

The square in Anticoli Corrado, Italy, 1873. Creator: Niels Bredal
The square in Anticoli Corrado, Italy, 1873

Spain, Castile and Leon, Salamanca, Calle San Pablo, The Cathedral and the city walls

Old Town Walls and St Olafs Church at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

Old Town Walls at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

Old Town Walls, Tallinn, Estonia

Kiek in de Kok Tower, Old Town Walls, Tallinn, Estonia

Pikk jalg street at sunrise, Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church, Tallinn, Estonia

Toompea Hill Lookout Point, view over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

Pikk jalg street, Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

Viru Gate at dawn, Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at sunrise, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at dawn, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at dusk, Tallinn, Estonia

Italy, Sardinia, Alghero, View of ancient city walls and the historical center

Hadrians Gate, Antalya, Turkey

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina walls

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"City Walls: A Tapestry of History and Culture" From the ancient walls of Derry in Ireland's North to the captivating murals of Bogside, they have long been a canvas for stories and art. In Croatia's Dubrovnik, one can marvel at the breathtaking view of rooftops from atop its medieval citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling further south to Carcassonne in France, we encounter a hilltop town surrounded by an impressive medieval fortress that stands as a testament to its rich history. Similarly, York Minster rises majestically above the City Wall in England's Yorkshire, offering panoramic views over this charming city. Venturing into the Middle East, Jerusalem boasts two iconic sites - the Walls and Citadel of David within its Old City. These ancient fortifications echo with tales from centuries past. Meanwhile, Baku in Azerbaijan showcases a stunning fountain nestled within its gated city wall – an enchanting sight recognized as another UNESCO World Heritage site. Back to Croatia's Dubrovnik; it enchants visitors not only with its walls but also with its old town panorama – yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you back through time. And if we delve into history itself, we discover fascinating engravings like "The City of York" from 1738 or "Walkers Pillar" captured by R Wallis in Londonderry during 1860. Even older still is John Hooker's map depicting Exeter in 1587 – an artistic representation showcasing how cities were perceived centuries ago. Lastly, gazing towards Damascus Gate from Jerusalem's Old City offers glimpses into Israel’s vibrant past and present. City walls stand tall as witnesses to our collective heritage - they tell stories etched on their stones and inspire us through their grandeur. Whether adorned with murals or providing breathtaking vistas, these fortified structures are more than mere boundaries; they are living testaments to the resilience and creativity of humanity.