Fortified Town Collection

Marvao, Alentejo, Portugal

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

Sweden, Oland Island, Ismantorp, ruins of Ismantorp fortress, Bronze Age fortified town, sunset

Italy, Tuscany, Siena district, Val di Chiana, Montepulciano, view from ramparts

Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede, Marvao, Alentejo, Portugal

Medieval quarter, Castelo de Vide village, Alentejo, Portugal

Castelo de Vide village, Alentejo, Portugal

Les Trois Princesses, illustration from A Picture Song Book
IL314880 Les Trois Princesses, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms. 165 f. 51v: Soldier with shield and sword climbing a scaling ladder
FIT282927 Ms.165 f.51v: Soldier with shield and sword climbing a scaling ladder, from Hesdin or Valenciennes, c.1465-68 (parchment) by Marmion, Simon (fl.1450-89) & Liedet

Commemoration of Guidoriccio da Fogliano at the Siege of Montemassi, from the Sala del Mappamondo, 1328 (fresco)
ALI208422 Commemoration of Guidoriccio da Fogliano at the Siege of Montemassi, from the Sala del Mappamondo, 1328 (fresco) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; Alinari

Fr 6465 f. 223 Taking of Tours by Philippe Auguste (1165-1223
EDI38991 Fr 6465 f.223 Taking of Tours by Philippe Auguste (1165-1223) King of France in 1202 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70)
MAE177369 The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Collegiata, Pastrana

How to adjust the firing posts and how to choose the angle of the walls
BMR230845 How to adjust the firing posts and how to choose the angle of the walls, illustration from Opera nuova di fortificare by Girolamo Cataneo Novarese (fl)

Veracruz (colour litho)
NBY335541 Veracruz (colour litho) by Mexican School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: seaport of Veracruz)

A Fortified Town on a Hilltop (North side of the Acropolis, Athens)
BIR451286 A Fortified Town on a Hilltop (North side of the Acropolis, Athens), 1825-1855 (w/c over pencil with gouache on paper) by Bracebridge

The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70)
MAE177370 The Conquest of Arzila in 1471 (tapestry) (see 177367-70) by Portuguese School, (15th century); Collegiata, Pastrana

Fr 5594, f. 37v Battle scene, from Passages faits Outremer
BAL4485 Fr 5594, f.37v Battle scene, from Passages faits Outremer written by Sebastian Marmoret, c.1490 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Fr. 20124 f. 331 The Looting of Jerusalem after the Capture by the Christians in 1099
BAL4068 Fr.20124 f.331 The Looting of Jerusalem after the Capture by the Christians in 1099, illuminated miniature from a universal chronicle, 1440 (vellum) by Jean de Courcy

Roman Battering Rams, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC182335 Roman Battering Rams, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84), published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Fr 5594, f. 37v Battle scene, from Passages faits Outremer written by Sebastian Marmoret, c. 1490 (vellum)
1761701 Fr 5594, f.37v Battle scene, from Passages faits Outremer written by Sebastian Marmoret, c.1490 (vellum) by French School

Colorful fishing traps and motorboats along the beach, Elvas, Alentejo Region, Portugal
Small motorboats moored along the beach with colorful fishing traps piled on the shore with whitewashed buildings in the background; Elvas, Portalegre District, Alentejo Region, Portugal

Entrance Fortified Town Pauku Felice Beato English
Entrance to the Fortified Town of Pauku; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); China; 1860; Albumen silver print

France, Haute-Garonne, Revel. Roundels of Goats cheese, Revel market

France, Haute-Garonne, Revel. A pallet of Goats cheese, Revel market

France, Haute-Garonne, Revel. Old door handle and drain pipe, Revel

Marvao, Alentejo, Portugal

Castelo de Vide village, Alentejo, Portugal

Medieval quarter, Castelo de Vide village, Alentejo, Portugal

landscape travelers ruined building fortified town
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The fortified town on a hill, Gillis van Scheyndel (I), 1605 - 1653

Equus Maurus (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR215532 Equus Maurus (engraving) (b/w photo) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Netherlandish, out of copyright

An Extensive Italianate Landscape with a Sacrifice, 1728 (oil on canvas)
BAL210898 An Extensive Italianate Landscape with a Sacrifice, 1728 (oil on canvas) by Lint, Hendrik van (1684-1763); 48.5x64 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod

Assault of Two Armies, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie
XIR217875 Assault of Two Armies, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie by Wolff de Senftenberg, late 16th century (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Min

Volterra, 1834 (oil on canvas)
XIR160265 Volterra, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 70.5x94 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Magnificent Fortified Towns: From Marvao to Montepulciano" Discover the enchanting town of Marvao in Alentejo, Portugal, with its impressive fortified walls and breathtaking views of Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede. Step back in time as you wander through the medieval quarter of Castelo de Vide village in Alentejo, Portugal, where ancient fortifications still stand tall. Immerse yourself in history at Carcassonne in Languedoc-Rousillon, France - witness the fortifications glowing under a dusky sky for an unforgettable experience. Journey to Oland Island in Sweden and explore the ruins of Ismantorp fortress, a Bronze Age fortified town that tells tales from centuries ago. Marvel at the panoramic view from Montepulciano's ramparts in Tuscany, Italy's Siena district within Val di Chiana - a fortified town with stunning vistas. Delve into historical events like the Massacre of Tours or Philippe Auguste's triumph depicted on ancient manuscripts and engravings that capture these fortified towns' past glory. Let your imagination soar as Les Trois Princesses come alive through illustrations from A Picture Song Book set against magnificent fortresses and walled cities. Witness bravery unfold on Ms. 165 f. 51v as soldiers climb scaling ladders with shields and swords during battles fought within these formidable fortifications. Commemorate Guidoriccio da Fogliano's heroic siege at Montemassi through a captivating fresco adorning Sala del Mappamondo - relive moments frozen in time forever. Travel through history and immerse yourself in captivating stories as Fr 6465 f223 depicts Philippe Auguste leading his troops to victory during the Taking of Tours.