Ruins Collection (page 3)

Narrow Water Castle, County Down, Northern Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities
KW131111 Narrow Water Castle, County Down, Northern Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Library of Celsus, Roman ruins of ancient Ephesus, near Kusadasi, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Llansteffan Castle, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Ramsey Abbey, Cambridgeshire
The ruins of the Benedictine Abbey of Ramsey, formerly in Huntingdonshire but now in Cambridgeshire. Date: circa 1770

Lindisfarne - Holy Island
The ancient, ruined Priory at Lindisfarne, or Holy Island in Northumberland. In the distance is the Castle standing on its whinstone crag

Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfriessshire, Scotland, a fine example of early 15th century military architecture, triangular in shape, with a double moat, drum towers, etc

Reculver Towers, Herne Bay, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Colossi of Ramses II, floodlit, Great Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Belvedere Castle, Central Park, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Corfe Castle, built under the instructions of William the Conquerer, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

St. Andrews Cathedral, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Machu Picchu, Peru

Dryburgh Abbey, c1850. Located on the banks of the River Tweed, Scotland, the abbey was founded in 1152 by Premonstratensian monks. From Old Englands Worthies, London, c1850

Colosseum, Roman Amphitheatre, Forum area, Historic Centre (Centro Storico), Rome, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Llama standing at Machu Picchu viewpoint, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peru, South America

Prasat Preah Khan temple ruins, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, Europe

Castle, Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Christmas Market at Karlsplatz in the old town of Heidelberg, with Castle Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Dinefwr Castle, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Thurso Castle
The entrance gateway to Thurso Castle a 17th century stone tower house, absorbed into a 19th century baronial mansion, which sadly burned down. Date: 17th century

Syria / Palmyra / Colonnade
The impressive colonnade of Roman pillars at Palmyra, Syria. Date: 1984

Stone-built folly in woodland habitat, The Burn, Glen Esk, near Edzell, Angus, Scotland, october

Machu Picchu, Peru. The Inca city of Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes mountains. The peak at upper centre is Huayna Picchu

Dunluce Castle near Bushmills and Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

View of Mount Vesuvius from the ruins of Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Blenkinsop Castle
The ruins of Blenkinsop Castle, Northumberland

Rome / Colosseum 1827
The four-storey structure had a moveable canopy, a safety net to protect the audience, a network of underground tunnels, and floors that could flood for mock sea battles!

Ducks walking in the snow, Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly, Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The ruins of ancient Delphi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Greece, Europe

Celtic Monastery, Skellig Michael, UNESCO World Heritage Site, County Kerry, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Aerial image of Housesteads Roman Fort of Vercovicium, an auxiliary fort on Hadrians Wall, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of Corfe Castle, Purbeck Hills, between Wareham and Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of Old Sarum, the original site of Salisbury with castle ruins and cathedral foundations inside two high Iron Age banks (earthworks), Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The city and castle Santa Barbara in the background, Alicante, Valencia province, Spain, Europe

View to the illuminated castle and cathedral across the River Wear below Framwellgate Bridge, Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dawn over Embleton Bay with basalt boulders in the foreground and the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle in the background, near Alnwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Norman arch and flying buttresses, Malmesbury Abbey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Castle Gatehouse, Tonbridge, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Byrsa Hill, the original Punic site at Carthage, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu on the Island, Tongariki is a row of 15 giant stone Moai statues, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chile, South America

The Step Pyramid of Saqqara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Forum, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

The remains of the Crown`s Shaft at Botallack Tin Mine, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kendal Castle ruins, Kendal, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

El Castillo (Pyramid of Kukulcan), Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

El Castillo (the Castle) at the Mayan ruins of Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America

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"Exploring the Beauty and Mystery of Ruins: From Brightons West Pier to Machu Picchu" Witnessing a mesmerizing spectacle, a starling murmuration gracefully dances above the ruins of Brightons West Pier in England. The rugged beauty of Ballybunion's beach in County Kerry, Ireland, contrasts with the nearby ancient ruins that whisper tales of forgotten times. As the sun sets over Corfe Castle near Wareham, Isle of Purbeck, its 11th-century ruins stand as a testament to history's enduring presence. Stepping foot on the abandoned island of St Kilda in Scotland's Western Isles takes you back to 1995 when nature reclaimed what was once inhabited by humans. Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire stands proudly atop cliffs overlooking the North Sea – an awe-inspiring sight that echoes with stories from centuries past. Brampton Road in Bexleyheath bears scars from World War II bomb damage - a poignant reminder of resilience amidst destruction and a testament to human strength. Hadrian's Wall at Sycamore Gap paints an enchanting picture against autumn hues within Northumberland National Park - where nature intertwines with ancient history. Pennard Castle majestically perches above Three Cliffs Bay in Gower, Wales – offering breathtaking views while guarding secrets from long ago. MacLellans Castle in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway exudes an air of mystery as it stands silently among picturesque Scottish landscapes. The remote island of Hirta within St Kilda archipelago unveils hauntingly beautiful ruins that tell tales of isolation and survival against harsh elements. And finally, Embark on an unforgettable journey through time at Peru's Machu Picchu - immerse yourself in the lost city of the Inca, where ancient ruins hold the secrets of a remarkable civilization.