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Defensive Fortification Collection (#2)

"Exploring the Rich History of Defensive Fortifications in Transylvania, Romania" Haller Bastion Tower stands tall in Sibiu, Romania

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Porta Castello, 1767, Rome, Italy, digital reproduction of an 18th century original

Porta Castello, 1767, Rome, Italy, digital reproduction of an 18th century original, original date unknown
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castello, castelo, castles, central italy, contemporary, defence work, defence works, defense facility

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: View of the fortress of Verdun around 1870, France, Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871, Historic

View of the fortress of Verdun around 1870, France, Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, attraction, attractions, battles, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, cities, city portrait, city scape, city view, defence work, defence works

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Geometric plan of the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, which is now Castel Sant'Angelo

Geometric plan of the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, which is now Castel Sant'Angelo, historical Rome, Italy
17th-century, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, burial ground, burial site, burial sites, castell, castelo, castle of the holy angel, castles

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Moles Adriani Nunc Castrum S. Angeli, The Castle of St. Angelo was originally designed by

Moles Adriani Nunc Castrum S. Angeli, The Castle of St. Angelo was originally designed by the architect Demitriano as a
17th-century, antica, architects, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, burial ground, burial site, burial sites, castell, castelo, castles

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: The Castle of Budapest, Hungary, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century artwork

The Castle of Budapest, Hungary, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century artwork
1900s, 19th-century, activities, activity, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, capital, capital city, capitals

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: City and Veste Coburg in the Middle Ages, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Historic

City and Veste Coburg in the Middle Ages, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
accurate, attraction, attractions, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castle complex, castle complexes, castle site, castles

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: View of the citadel of Bitsch and the town of Bitche in the Lorraine region circa 1870, France

View of the citadel of Bitsch and the town of Bitche in the Lorraine region circa 1870, France, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, attraction, attractions, battles, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, citadel, citadels, cities, city portrait, city scape, city view, defence work

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: View of Lichtenberg Fortress in Alsace c. 1870, France, Historic

View of Lichtenberg Fortress in Alsace c. 1870, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, alsace-champagne-ardenne-lorraine, attraction, attractions, battles, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, defence work, defence works, defense facility

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: The Ebernburg, Bad Muenster im Nahetal, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Historic

The Ebernburg, Bad Muenster im Nahetal, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Historic
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, defence work, defence works, defense facility

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Eberstein Castle near Baden-Baden, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Historic

Eberstein Castle near Baden-Baden, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a
attraction, attractions, baden-wuerttemberg, baden-wurttemberg, bath, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, defence work

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Katz Castle near Goarshausen, Sankt Goarshausen am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Historic

Katz Castle near Goarshausen, Sankt Goarshausen am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Historic
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, cultural monument, cultural monuments, cultural site, cultural sites

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Drachenfels Castle Ruin in the Siebengebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Historic

Drachenfels Castle Ruin in the Siebengebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Historic
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castle ruin, castle ruins, castles, contemporary, copy, defence work, defence works

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Dankwarderrode, Imperial Palace, Castle in Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany, Historic

Dankwarderrode, Imperial Palace, Castle in Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany, Historic
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, cultural monument, cultural monuments, cultural site, cultural sites

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Hohenzollern Castle in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Historical, photochrome print from the 1890s

Hohenzollern Castle in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Historical, photochrome print from the 1890s
architectural style, architectural styles, attraction, attractions, baden-wuerttemberg, baden-wurttemberg, bisingen, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Castle and Hercules, Wilhelmshoehe, Kassel, Hesse, Germany, Historic

Castle and Hercules, Wilhelmshoehe, Kassel, Hesse, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a photochrome
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, defence work, defence works, defense facility

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Castle and Rosemgarten in Kolberg, formerly Pomerania, Germany, today Kolobrzeg in Poland

Castle and Rosemgarten in Kolberg, formerly Pomerania, Germany, today Kolobrzeg in Poland, Historical
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, defence work, defence works, defense facility

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Falkenstein Castle near Ballenstedt in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Historic

Falkenstein Castle near Ballenstedt in the Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Historic
1 person, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, defence work, defence works, defense facility

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Landsberg Castle near Meiningen in Thuringia, Germany, Historic

Landsberg Castle near Meiningen in Thuringia, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a photochromic
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, defence work, defence works, defense facility

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Wartburg Castle courtyard, Eisenach in Thuringia, Germany, Historic

Wartburg Castle courtyard, Eisenach in Thuringia, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a photochromic
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castle courtyard, castle courtyards, castles, contemporary, copy, court, courtyards

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: West side of the castle in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, Historic

West side of the castle in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a photochrome
attraction, attractions, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, defence work, defence works, defense facility

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Cyriaxburg near Erfurt in Thuringia, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a

Cyriaxburg near Erfurt in Thuringia, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a photochromic print
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, contemporary, copy, defence work, defence works, defense facility

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: The Catholic Court Church and Palace in Dresden in 1890, Saxony, Germany, Historical

The Catholic Court Church and Palace in Dresden in 1890, Saxony, Germany, Historical
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, catedral

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Street Scene at the City Wall with View to the Castle, c. 1890, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Street Scene at the City Wall with View to the Castle, c. 1890, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, attraction, attractions, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, cities, city center, city centre

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: View of Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, in 1666, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a

View of Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, in 1666, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
1900s, 19th-century, attraction, attractions, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, church building, churches, cities, city portrait

Background imageDefensive Fortification Collection: Viking ring fortress wall, artwork

Viking ring fortress wall, artwork
Viking ring fortress wall. Artwork showing the construction of the wall of one of the circular Viking fortresses known as trelleborgs



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"Exploring the Rich History of Defensive Fortifications in Transylvania, Romania" Haller Bastion Tower stands tall in Sibiu, Romania, a testament to the region's defensive fortifications. A cannon at Bulevardul Corneliu Coposco, Haller Bastion, Sibiu showcases the weaponry used to protect these fortified structures. Grossau fortified church in Cristian is a remarkable example of 15th-century defensive architecture in Transylvania. The Protestant fortified church of Miercurea Sibiului dates back to the 13th century and served as a stronghold during turbulent times. Calnic offers breathtaking views from its Counts Castle, an impressive fortress that has been recognized as a World Heritage Site since 1993. The medieval Protestant church in Calnic was transformed into a formidable fortified structure after being destroyed during Turkish Wars. Hunedoara Castle, also known as Corvin Castle or Castelul Huniazilor, is one of Transylvania's most iconic and imposing fortresses. At Alba Iulia's entrance lies the Hurea, Closca and Crisan Obelisk—a symbol of strength guarding this historic fortress city. Bronze figures within Alba Iulia's ancient walls add an artistic touch while reminding visitors of its rich defensive past. The Homorod fortified church in Brasov County stands proudly since its construction in 1270—its Romanesque design reflecting centuries-old defense strategies. Beia Village nestled within Brasov County boasts remnants of Meeburg—a reminder of Transylvania's strategic fortification network throughout history. Immerse yourself in Transylvania's captivating landscapes and explore these fascinating defensive fortifications that have withstood the test of time.