Bastion Collection

Bodrum Harbour and The Castle of St. Peter, Bodrum, Bodrum Peninsula, Turkey

Singapore, bastion in the East, by G. H. Davis
Britains great bastion in the East: Singapore, stubborn obstacle to Japans ambitious projects in Southern Asia during the Second World War

Gothic tracery, decorated window, St. Hilarion Castle, crusader castle, overlooking sea and coast, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

Budapest, Hungary - Fishermans Bastion
The Halaszbastya or Fishermans Bastion. A terrace in neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque style on the Buda bank of the Danube (on the Castle hill), Budapest, around Matthias Church

Alhambra; Granada; Andaslusia, Spain, Sierra Nevada

Three Musketeers / C19Th
At the bastion of Saint- Gervais

Budapest, Hungary - Fishermans Bastion
The Halaszbastya or Fishermans Bastion. A terrace in neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque style on the Buda bank of the Danube (on the Castle hill), Budapest, around Matthias Church

Paphos Castle and Harbour, Paphos, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle in Afghanistan
A Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle is put through its paces at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. Foxhound is at the cutting edge of protected patrol vehicle technology

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

The Boat Lined Venetian Harbour and Fortress, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Puerto Rico, San Juan, Fort San Felipe del Morro, Watch towers and ocean

Hue Citadel, flag tower, Hue, North Vietnam, Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

Burgh Castle Walls
The great bastion and walls of the Roman built Burgh Castle, Norfolk, England. Date: 1950s

Chateau Comtal (Chateau of the Counts of Foix). Foix; Ariege; France

Venetian Harbour at sunset, elevated view, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Venetian Harbour, elevated view, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Firka Venetian Fortress at sunrise, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Firka Venetian Fortress at dawn, City of Chania, Crete, Greece

Foix Castle, Foix, Ariege, Pyrenees, France

Medieval defence walls, dating back to the 14th century. Tallinn, Estonia

Fishermen Bastion and Stephen King Statue, Budapest, Hungary

Havana, Cuba downtown skyline with the Capitolio

Fishermen Bastion, Budapest, Hungary

Loire Castle - Amboise Castle, Loire Valley, France

Amboise Castle, Loire Valley, France

Chaumont Castle, Chaumont sur Loire, Loire Valley, France

Blue fishing boats in the harbour of Essaouira, Morocco

Blue fishing boats in the harbour of Essaouira, Morocco Morocco, Africa

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Siege bell monument, World War II Memorial, Lower Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

Colonies of rooks fly above Harlech Castle, north Wales, before roosting for the night Date: 2019

Mazagan (El Jadida), Morocco
The Harem of a Moorish Minister embarking at Mazagan. The Portuguese fortification of Mazagan, now part of the city of El Jadida, 90-km southwest of Casablanca

Deal Castle, an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII between 1539 and 1540, Deal, Kent, England

The Chateau des Baux, Les Baux-de-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

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Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland. Berwick defences - North-East Bastion

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Dane John Mound and Canterbury City Walls, Kent, 2016

Bastio de Sant Pere, bastion, Es Baluard, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Portugal, Alentejo, Marvao. Sunset seen over the walls of the ancient Moorish & medieval Crusader castle town of Marvao, constructed on a hilltop in the heart of the modern day Serra Sao Mamede

Portugal, Alentejo, Marvao. The walls of the ancient Moorish & medieval Crusader castle town of Marvao, constructed on a hilltop in the heart of the modern day Serra Sao Mamede Natural Park

Valletta with the St. Pauls Cathedral and Charmelite Church, Malta

Paphos Castle, Paphos, Cyprus

The Prince's Palace of Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Castle Rushen, Castletown, Isle of Man

Firing The Noon Day Gun At Castle Cornet, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Fort Grey, Rocquaine Bay, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Castle Cornet And The Harbour, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Marmaris Castle and Harbour, Marmaris, Datcha Peninsula, Turkey

Museum of Arms, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

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"Bastion: A Journey Through Time and Continents" Step into the world of bastions, where history unfolds before your eyes. From the Three Musketeers to 19th-century tales, these fortresses have witnessed it all. Bodrum Harbour and The Castle of St. Peter in Turkey stand as a testament to their strategic importance. Venture further east, and you'll find Singapore, known as the bastion in the East by G. H. Davis. Its towering walls protected its inhabitants from countless threats throughout history. Gothic tracery adorns the decorated windows of St. Hilarion Castle in Cyprus, Europe's crusader castle overlooking the sea and coast. Meanwhile, Budapest's Fisherman's Bastion offers panoramic views of Hungary's capital city. Traveling south to Spain's Alhambra in Granada will transport you to a time when Moors ruled Andalusia amidst the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains. Wales' Anglesey boasts Beaumaris, a charming bastion that has stood strong for centuries against any potential invasions. Paphos Castle and Harbour in Cyprus beckon visitors with their enchanting charm on the shores of Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Even beyond land borders lies an unexpected connection - Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle guarding Afghanistan’s rugged terrain like modern-day bastions protecting peacekeepers. Malta's Valletta showcases its fortified walls that once guarded this island nation against invaders from across seas. Lastly, The Boat Lined Venetian Harbour and Fortress in Heraklion on Crete Island invites travelers to explore Greece’s rich maritime heritage while marveling at its formidable defenses. These bastions serve as reminders of our collective pasts – testaments to human ingenuity and resilience throughout history. Step inside these hallowed grounds; let them whisper stories only they can tell.