Walled City Collection

Marco Polo leaving Venice, 1300s
Marco Polo leaving Venice on his journey to China, 1338. Color lithograph reproductioin of a manuscript: Bod. Misc. 264

A fiery sunset over Mdina, Malta
Red sunset in Malta

Ancient Athens
Athens from the east, in the time of Hadrian. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Medieval castle
Knights entering a castle in the Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Tower of London in the late Middle Ages
London during the time of Henry VII (1457-1509). Color lithograph reproduction of an illuminated manuscript: Roy 16F, ii

Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem
Marketplace in Jerusalem at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Medieval walled city of Nuremberg, Germany, 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mycenae in ancient Greece, circa 1400 BC
Mycenae in ancient Greece at the height of its culture, circa 1400 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The walled town of Cuenca, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Castilla la Mancha, Spain

Israel, Jerusalem, View of old Town

Walkers Pillar, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1860. Artist: R Wallis
Walkers Pillar, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1860. Walkers Monument, a doric column eighty feet high, was erected to perpetuate the memory of Reverend George Walker (1645-1690)

Map of the English city of Exeter by John Hooker, 1587. Artist: John Hooker
Birds eye view map by John Hooker, engraved by Remegius Hogenberg: 8000 inhabitants lived in 93 acres. The town was economically powerful and well known for its trade of wool

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, Synagogue door

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Blue door

Walled City of Dubrovnik, Southeastern Tip of Croatia, Dalmation Coast, Adriatic Sea, Croatia, Eastern Europe

Viking attack on Paris, France, 885 AD
Rollo the Ranger attacking Paris from Viking ships on the River Seine, 885 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman siege of a fortified city
Roman legions attacking a city to expand the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Northern Ireland, County Derry, The Guild Hall, view from the citys 17th century walls with a cannon in the foreground

Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Grade I listed Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

Israel, Jerusalem, View of Dome of the Rock and the Old Town

Israel, Jerusalem, View of Old Ciy looking towards Damascus Gate

October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Octobre - Le Louvre. Peasants sowing seed in a ploughed field: the man on the right is broadcasting by hand, as magpies eat the fallen grain

CHINA: KOWLOON, C1970. View of Kowloon walled city, China. Photograph, c1970

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Baghdad straddling the Tigris River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces... 1648, (1944). Creator: W Keymer
The Siege of Colchester by the Parliament Forces Under the Command of General Fairfax, 1648, (1944). Map of the town of Colchester in Essex which was attacked by Parliamentary commander Lord-General

Malta, Central, Mdina, Rabat, door detail

Elevated view over picturesque Korcula Town illuminated at sunset, Korcula, Dalmatia, Croatia

Israel, Jerusalem, View of Muslim Quarter

Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Creator: David Roberts
Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Arc (or Gate) of the Ears, also known as the Bib-Arrambla Gate, in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Canterbury Pilgrimage, late 15th century, (1843). A 19th-century version of Chaucers pilgrims from a manuscript of Lydgates Storie of Thebes

Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print)
XJF1766044 Detail of London Wall East of Smithfield from Civitas Londinium (woodblock print) by Agas, Ralph (c.1540-1621); Private Collection; (add.info.: Known as the Agas Map)

View of fortified city, 1493. A cog, a type of sailing vessel, can be seen in the foreground. A watergate gives access to the city at bottom right

The white washed houses of Olivenza. Extremadura, Spain

Ota Darvoza, the western gate to the old town of Khiva. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Uzbekistan

View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. E. A. Drew, chief engineer of the Ottoman Railway

Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Creator: Edmund Sandars
Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Aerial view of the walled city of Baghdad (modern-day Iraq) as it might have appeared in the 8th century AD

Lucerne, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Lucerne, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Tunisia, Kairouan, Medina, Tiles on the wall of the souk

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, decorative blue window, decorative

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Maison Tapis - now a carpet and souviner shop

Israel, Jerusalem, Old City, View of Christian Quarter and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish Quarter, Door of Kabbalah Yeshiva Beit El

Israel, Jerusalem, Old City, St Stephens Gate - The Lion Gate

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina, Dome on the terrace roof of a cosmetic shop

City walls. Ark fortress, Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uzbekistan

The main gate to the Khuna Ark citadel. Old town of Khiva (Itchan Kala), a Unesco World Heritage Site. Uzbekistan

The Clock Tower, dating back to the 14th century, defends the main gate to the citadel of the medieval old town. With its 64 meters of height, the tower also served as the town hall until 1556

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

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Enigmatic Walled Cities" Step back in time to the 1300s as Marco Polo bids farewell to Venice, a city adorned with intricate canals and majestic walled structures. Transport yourself further into history, where Ancient Athens stands proud with its towering walls, protecting its rich cultural heritage. Venture into the medieval era and witness the grandeur of castles surrounded by formidable fortifications. As dusk falls over Mdina, Malta, be mesmerized by a fiery sunset casting an ethereal glow on its ancient walls. Traveling across continents, immerse yourself in London's late Middle Ages at the iconic Tower of London. Marvel at Mycenae's ancient Greek ruins from circa 1400 BC and stand in awe before Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Relive moments of conflict as you envision Magdeburg under siege during Germany's Thirty Years War in 1631. Delve deeper into Israel's history as you explore Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter and gaze upon intricately designed synagogue doors. Take a panoramic view of Jerusalem’s old town and let your imagination wander through centuries past. Finally, discover Cuenca—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—nestled within Spain's Castilla la Mancha region; this walled town exudes charm that transcends time itself. Join us on this captivating journey through walled cities—an exploration that unveils stories etched within their fortified walls while showcasing humanity’s resilience throughout ages gone by.