Town Wall Collection (page 2)

Remarkable lava rocks from 1669 at the city walls of Catania, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Remarkable lava rocks from 1669 at the city walls of Catania, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of unfinished Citta Nuova at Ras il-Qala bay on Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of unfinished Citta Nuova at Ras il-Qala bay on Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

View of Aqueduct and the city of Taranto, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of Aqueduct and the city of Taranto, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Creator: Franciscus van Schooten
Map of the area between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen, 1630. Tabula Bergarum ad Zomam Stenbergae'. Showing fortresses, trees, hills, harbours, areas susceptible to flooding

View of the city wall southwest of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. Creator: Derk Anthony van de Wart
View of the city wall southwest of Nijmegen, 1815-1824. The Marienburg is shown, with avenue of trees

A Fez, pendant la fete de l'aid el Kebir: presentation des Cadeaux au Sultan du Maroc... 1916. Creator: Unknown
A Fez, pendant la fete de l'aid el Kebir : presentation des Cadeaux au Sultan du Maroc, dans la Cour de la Maquina. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reval, at the South Entrance to the Gulf of Finland, 1856. View of an...important city of Esthonia...a very rich trading place, having a very fine harbour...well fortified

Fragments of St. John's-Gate, Clerkenwell, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Fragments of St. John's-Gate, Clerkenwell, [London], 1856. No.3 has formed part of the basement of the present gate, which was erected A.D

Landscape with farm buildings and a walled city, 1600-1699. Creator: Anon
Landscape with farm buildings and a walled city, 1600-1699

Street in Antwerp, 1833-1892. Creator: Jan Gerard Smits
Street in Antwerp, 1833-1892. Street seller on the left under a crucifix

Battle Scene, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Battle Scene, 17th century

View of Asperen with the city walls and the church tower, 1745-1795. Creator: Jacobus Versteegen
View of Asperen with the city walls and the church tower, 1745-1795

View of the ancient Vriesche Poort in Alkmaar, 1802. Creator: Jacobus Andreas Crescent
View of the ancient Vriesche Poort in Alkmaar, 1802

View of the ancient Vriesche Poort in Alkmaar, from the front, 1802. Creator: Jacobus Andreas Crescent
View of the ancient Vriesche Poort in Alkmaar, from the front, 1802

De Waardpoort in Utrecht, 1757-1822. Creator: Hermanus Petrus Schouten
De Waardpoort in Utrecht, 1757-1822. The Weerdpoort, also known as Amsterdamse Poort, was one of the four medieval city gates

The Siege of Rhenen, c.1499-c.1525. Creator: Master of Rhenen
The Siege of Rhenen, c.1499-c.1525

View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695, (1695). Creator: Dirk Maes
View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695, (1695)

View of Siena, 1787. Creator: Daniel Dupré
View of Siena, 1787

Map of Thionville, c.1710. Creator: Anon
Map of Thionville, c.1710. Map of the Fortress of Thionville (here spelled Theonville) on the Moselle. A scale at the bottom left

Map of Avesnes, c.1710. Creator: Anon
Map of Avesnes, c.1710

Coral stone wall with framed opening to Dula (Dullah) village, Dullah Island, Kai Islands... 1824
Coral stone wall with framed opening to Dula (Dullah) village, Dullah Island, Kai Islands, Southeast Moluccas, 1824. Coral stone wall with framed door and reliefs on both sides

View of the Valkhofburcht in Nijmegen, 1637-1692. Creator: Roelant Roghman
View of the Valkhofburcht in Nijmegen, 1637-1692. Valkhof Castle

The Surroundings of Utrecht, 1725-1824. Creator: I Linder
The Surroundings of Utrecht, 1725-1824

City walls of Middelburg with the Koepoort, the Oostkerk and a mill, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
City walls of Middelburg with the Koepoort, the Oostkerk and a mill, 1700-1800. Man in a boat

View of the Haarlemmerpoort in Amsterdam, 1796-1849. Creator: Albertus Brondgeest
View of the Haarlemmerpoort in Amsterdam, 1796-1849. Gate in the old city wall

View of Ankara, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of Ankara, 1700-1799. Other Title(s): View of Aleppo

City wall in India, 1898-1900. Creator: Marius Bauer
City wall in India, 1898-1900

Panoramic View of Antwerp from the East, 1636. Creator: Jan Wildens
Panoramic View of Antwerp from the East, 1636. Travellers on the road, farm workers and flock of sheep

The Siege of Jülich, 1621-22, c.1635. Creator: Sebastian Vrancx
The Siege of Julich, 1621-22, c.1635. Scene from the Eighty Years War. Attributed to Sebastiaen Vrancx

City Walls in Winter, c.1650-c.1670. Creator: Willem Schellinks
City Walls in Winter, c.1650-c.1670

Outside Ariccia, 1882. Creator: Thorald Brendstrup
Outside Ariccia, 1882

Pyrrhus and Andromache before Hector's Tomb, 1807-1811. Creator: Johan Ludvig Gebhard Lund
Pyrrhus and Andromache before Hector's Tomb, 1807-1811. Andromache grieves for her husband as the city of Thebe Hypoplakia is burned by the Greeks

The Siege and Capture of the City of Hulst from the Spaniards, November 5, 1645, 1645. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
The Siege and Capture of the City of Hulst from the Spaniards, November 5, 1645, 1645

The bombproof barracks in Vlissingen, 1850-1870. Creator: Johan Conrad Greive
The bombproof barracks in Vlissingen, 1850-1870. Dutch naval base at the mouth of the River Schelde

A Town Gate in Leerdam, c.1868-c.1870. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
A Town Gate in Leerdam, c.1868-c.1870

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Walled city and ruins

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Shepherds

Paysage d'Italie, village fortifié sur la colline, between 1859 and 1864. Creator: Jean Jacques Henner
Paysage d'Italie, village fortifie sur la colline, between 1859 and 1864. Italian landscape, fortified village on a hilltop

Martius (March), late 17th century. Creator: Lodovico Mattioli
Martius (March), late 17th century

Augustus (August), late 17th century. Creator: Lodovico Mattioli
Augustus (August), late 17th century

The West Gate of Cardiff in Glamorganshire, 1776. Creator: Paul Sandby
The West Gate of Cardiff in Glamorganshire, 1776. From a series of views in Wales

Nocturnal Landscape with River Fishermen outside City Walls. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Nocturnal Landscape with River Fishermen outside City Walls

Collepardo, 1841. Creator: Edward Lear
Collepardo, 1841. Travellers by a ravine in Italy

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The town wall of Tenby, located in West Wales, Pembrokeshire, is a captivating piece of history that transports you back to medieval times. Standing proudly in this charming coastal town, the walls offer a glimpse into the rich heritage of Wales and the United Kingdom. Similar to the Westgate in Canterbury, which was built in 1898 by an unknown creator, Tenby's town wall showcases intricate craftsmanship and architectural brilliance. Its presence reminds us of the enduring legacy left behind by those who came before us. As we explore further across Europe, we encounter more remarkable fortified structures like the Gate of Vivarrambla in Granada. This gate dates back to the 1830s and was beautifully captured by David Roberts in his artwork from 1930. The fusion between art and architecture allows us to appreciate these historical gems even more. Moving on to France, we find ourselves mesmerized by the ramparts surrounding St. Malo's old town. With its strategic location overlooking both land and sea, it served as a protective barrier against potential invaders throughout history. The view from atop these walls offers breathtaking vistas that seamlessly blend Brittany's natural beauty with its storied past. In Tallinn, Estonia, Oleviste Church stands tall amidst Lower Town as seen from the Town Wall. The juxtaposition between ancient fortifications and elegant spires creates an enchanting atmosphere unique to this Baltic gem. Further east lies Xian City in Shaanxi Province where remnants of China's Ming dynasty can still be admired today. The city wall and watch tower reflect gracefully upon tranquil waters—a testament to their timeless grandeur. Lastly but certainly not least is Carcassonne—an UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its exceptionally preserved medieval fortress walls and turrets. These imposing structures transport visitors straight into a fairytale setting where knights once roamed these hallowed grounds.