Watchtowers Collection

Students in an Exam, Tonking, from 'Le Petit Journal', 28th July 1895 (coloured engraving)
XIR217540 Students in an Exam, Tonking, from 'Le Petit Journal', 28th July 1895 (coloured engraving) by French School

Another world
Kelemen Sándor

Baywatch
Radek Pohnan

View at the old town of Sighisoara at dusk, Unesco World Heritage Site, Transylvania, Romania

Bahrain, Manama, Arad Fort

Bahrain, Manama, Arad Fort and traditional buildings with wind towers

The Clock Tower, Unesco World Heritage Site, Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania

Ukraine, Crimea, Sudak, Genoese fortress

Tunisia, Sousse, Rabat - fortified Islamic monastry

Ukraine, Crimea, Balaklava, Cembalo Fortress

Ukraine, Crimea, Balaklava, Balaklava bay

Ukraine, Crimea, Balaklava, Fortress ruins

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Ramnagar Fort

Georgia, Tbilisi, Narikala Fortress above Old town

Georgia, Tbilisi, Avlabari, View of Tbilisi from cliff above Mtkvari (Kura) river looking over to the Old town

Georgia, Tbilisi, Peace bridge with Old Town and Narikala Fortress in background

Georgia, Tbilisi, View over Mtkvari (Kura) river towards Old Town and Narikala Fortress

China, Beijing, The Great Wall of China

Cuba, Havana, Malecon, Castillo del Morro (Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro)

Tunisia, Monastir, View towards marina from Fort

Tunisia, Bizerte, Medina Fort and the old port

Tunisia, Monastir, Fort

Tunisia, Monastir, Rabat - fortified Islamic monastry

Tunisia, Monastir, View from fort towards Bourguiba mausoleum

Tunisia, Monastir, Madina, Watch tower

Tunisia, Monastir, View of corniche and fort

Tunisia, Sousse, Rabat (fort)

Azerbaijan, Absheron Peninsula, Fortress at Quada Ethnographic museum complex"oº "oº "oº

Porte de la Craffe, Nancy, France
Porte de la Craffe (The Craffe Gate), Nancy, France. A monumental, restored gate in the city's 14th-century defence wall, with bas reliefs & 2 watchtowers. Date: circa 1910s

a day at the sea
Uschi Hermann

No 7 La Belle Alliance from the high Road, 1815 (w / c & pencil on paper)
1268396 No 7 La Belle Alliance from the high Road, 1815 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Dighton, Denis (1792-1827); National Army Museum

No 3 View of the Telegraph and part of the French Position
1268392 No 3 View of the Telegraph and part of the French Position, 1815 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Dighton, Denis (1792-1827); National Army Museum

The Great Wall in ice and snow
Simoon

Kunya Ark, also known as Kohna Ark, housing Museum of Ancient Khorezm, Ichan Kala, Khiva
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Kunya Ark, also known as Kohna Ark, housing Museum of Ancient Khorezm, Ichan Kala

Akshi Bobo, a tower of Kunya Ark, on left, and outer wall of Ichan Kala, Khiva
Uzbekistam, Khiva, Akshi Bobo, a tower of Kunya Ark, on left, and outer wall of Ichan Kala

Pavilion near the Harem, Summer Residential Palace, Sitorai Mohi Hossa Folk Art Museum
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Pavilion near the Harem, Summer Residential Palace, Sitorai Mohi Hossa Folk Art Museum

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Myanmar, Mandalay, Nan Myint Tower, National Kandawgyi Gardens, Pyin Oo Lwin, Pyin U Lwin and Maymyo

Entrance, outer walls and viewing gallery of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Entrance, outer walls and viewing gallery of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

Outer walls of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Outer walls of the Ark Fortress, Registan Square

Exterior detail of Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Exterior detail of Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala

Estonia, Tallinn, Towers in the Old Town

Turkey, Istanbul, Galata Tower

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"Watchtowers: Guardians of History and Beauty" From the majestic Porte de la Craffe in Nancy, France to a serene day at the sea, they have stood as silent sentinels throughout time. Each one tells a unique story, offering breathtaking views and glimpses into the past. As dusk settles over Sighisoara's old town, the watchtower stands tall, overlooking its UNESCO World Heritage Site status in Transylvania, Romania. Meanwhile, Bahrain's Arad Fort rises proudly against Manama's skyline, showcasing its rich history. In Tunisia, fortresses like Monastir and Bizerte's Sedi Henni stand as testaments to ancient civilizations' might. The view from these watchtowers transports visitors back in time while nearby aquariums add an enchanting touch. The Clock Tower of Sighisoara is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site but also an iconic symbol of Transylvania. Its presence evokes tales of medieval charm and mystery that continue to captivate travelers today. Wind towers dotting Manama's landscape blend tradition with architectural marvels near Arad Fort in Bahrain. These structures offer both beauty and functionality as they harness nature's power for cooling purposes. Crimea boasts Sudak's Genoese fortress and Balaklava's Cembalo Fortress—both standing resolute amidst stunning landscapes. These watchtowers remind us of Crimea’s turbulent history while providing panoramic vistas that take our breath away. Further south lies Rabat—a fortified Islamic monastery nestled within Tunisia’s vibrant cityscape of Sousse. This imposing structure showcases the region’s cultural heritage through its intricate design and historical significance alongside The Great Mosque nearby in Monastir. Whether perched on cliffs or guarding coastlines, these they can more than mere structures; they embody resilience and bear witness to centuries gone by. Their timeless allure invites us to explore their secrets while reminding us that history is alive and waiting to be discovered.