Strongholds Collection

Churchill AVRE Tank in France; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) tank moving up to the front, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE tank was equipped with a Petard mortar

Overlooking the historic town of Begur with the remains of the castle of Begur, Costa Brava, Spain, Iberian Peninsula, Europe

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

The Rocca Sanvitale (Sanvitale Castle), a fortress residence in the centre of the Fontanellatos town, near Parma, Emilia Romagna, Italy

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

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

Bourtzi Castle and Nafplio Old Town from Palamidi Castle, Nafplio, Argolis, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Filelinon Square with the Monument for the Morea Expedition and Palamidi Fortress, Old Town of Nafplio, Argolis, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

The Castle at Methoni, Messinia, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Bourtzi Castle at Dusk, Nafplio, Argolis, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

The Bell Tower at Palamidi Castle, Nafplio, Argolis, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Bourtzi Castle at Sunrise, Nafplio, Argolis, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Gate Of St. Paul, Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Churches At Sunset With The Monastery Of St. John In The Background, Patmos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Restaurants and Hvar Fortress, Hvar Town, Hvar, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

17th Century Fort, Lagos, Western Algarve, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Panteli Castle At Night, Leros, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View from Baluarte de Santa Llucia to D Alt Vila, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Prince of Wales Fortress, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Tibetan Strongholds, sketch, 1932 (tempera and pencil on paper)
5642701 Tibetan Strongholds, sketch, 1932 (tempera and pencil on paper) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 9.8A--18.5 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian

Tibetan Stronghold (Basgo), 1932 (tempera on canvas)
5642702 Tibetan Stronghold (Basgo), 1932 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 74A--117.5 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Petard Mortar on a Churchill AVRE Tank; Second World War, 19
Photograph showing the Petard mortar on a Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) tank, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE tank equipped with a Petard mortar

View Antwerp city surrounding farmlands land side
View of Antwerp, View of the city of Antwerp and the surrounding farmlands, seen from the land side (from the east). Travelers, touring cars and other carriages

Bronze Doe and Stag Statues At The Entrance Of Mandraki Harbour, Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The Reichsburg Cochem castle in Cochem on the Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Royal Engineer adjusting a Flying Dustbin charge; Second W
Photograph showing a soldier of the Royal Engineers preparing a Flying Dustbin explosive charge, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers)

Churches At Dusk With The Monastery Of St. John In The Background, Patmos, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Old Cathedral and Castle at Dusk, Silves, Western Algarve, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Gate of the city wall in Visby, Gotland, Sweden

Alhambra palace, Granada, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Skalicka gate in Straznice, Hodonin district, South Moravia region, Czech Republic, Europe

The Rotunda of Our Lady and St. Catherine, cultural monument, Znojmo district, South Moravia region, Czech Republic, Europe

Ruins of Aggstein Castle, Dunkelsteinerwald, Danube, Wachau, Mostviertel, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

The village of Orbe with the castle and the Eglise Ste Claire, Church of St. Clare, municipality in the district of Jura-North Vaudois, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, Europe

Burg Harburg castle, Woernitz river, Harburg, Schwaben, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Burg Harburg castle, Harburg, Schwaben, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Plassenburg Castle, panoramic view over Kulmbach, Upper Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Crane on a jetty, Old Fort and old bridge over the River Shannon, Shannonbridge, County Offaly and Roscommon, Ireland, Europe

Segovia Cathedral and Alcazar, Segovia, Castila and Leon, Spain

Palestine - Tower of Antonia
The foundations of the Tower of Antonia, part of the remains of the Antonia Fortress - a military barracks built by Herod the Great in Jerusalem on the site of earlier Ptolemaic

Damaged Concrete Wall, France; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing the damage caused to a reinforced concrete wall by a Flying Dustbin explosive charge, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers)

Churchill AVRE Tank entering Geilenkirchen; Second World War
Photograph showing a Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) tank entering the town of Geilenkirchen in late 1944

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Strongholds have always played a significant role throughout history, serving as symbols of power, protection, and resilience. From the Churchill AVRE Tank in France during the Second World War to the remains of the castle of Begur overlooking the historic town on Costa Brava in Spain, these fortifications stand as testaments to human ingenuity and determination. In Guernsey's Channel Islands, Castle Cornet and Fort Grey proudly guard their harbors, reminding us of their strategic importance in maritime defense. The firing of the noon day gun echoes through time at Castle Cornet, a reminder that they were not only defensive structures but also centers for military operations. Further east in Rhodes' Mandraki Harbour stands bronze doe and stag statues at its entrance. These majestic sculptures symbolize strength and grace while welcoming visitors to this ancient stronghold. The Chateau des Baux in Les Baux-de-Provence showcases medieval architecture perched atop rocky cliffs. Its imposing presence evokes images of knights defending their territories against invaders. Rocca Sanvitale or Sanvitale Castle stands proudly as a fortress residence at the heart of Italy. It represents an era when nobility sought security within fortified walls while maintaining opulent lifestyles. Moving towards Monaco's Monte Carlo lies The Prince's Palace - an exquisite example of architectural grandeur combined with formidable defenses. This stronghold has witnessed centuries unfold under its watchful gaze. Returning once again to Guernsey's Channel Islands brings us back to Fort Grey guarding Rocquaine Bay alongside Castle Cornet protecting St Peter Port harbor. Their enduring presence reminds us that even amidst changing times, strongholds remain steadfast guardians standing against adversity. Lastly, Nafplio's Palamidi Castle offers breathtaking views over Bourtzi Castle and Nafplio Old Town below it. These interconnected fortresses encapsulate Greece's rich history while showcasing how they are shape landscapes both physically and culturally.