City Walls Collection

By Jerusalem. Study, 1921. Creator: Anna Katarina Boberg
By Jerusalem. Study, 1921

The fortified city of Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Ireland, North, Derry, The Peoples Gallery series of murals in the Bogside Mural known as " Bernadette"

Croatia, Dubrovnik, View of the rooftops

York Minster from the City Wall, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Medieval citadel, Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Carcassonne, Languedoc, France, Europe

View over the old town of Dubrovnik, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia, Europe

Walls and the Citadel of David in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Fountain at the gated city wall, UNESCO World Heritage site, Baku, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Asia

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

Morocco, Marrakesh-Safi (Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz) region, Essaouira. Medina (old town) at dusk, protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts, Skala de la Kasbah

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Ireland, Derry, View of the Bogside area from the city walls

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 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

The City of York in 1738 (engraving)
1054548 The City of York in 1738 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of York in 1738)

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

Croatia, Dubrovnik, view of the old town rooftops

Damascus Gate at dusk, Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

The City Walls, York (colour litho)
728072 The City Walls, York (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Walls, York.); © Look and Learn

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

Dubrovnik city
The old town of Dubrovnik is surrounded by old, solid walls, protecting citizens of old and attracting tourists in more modern times

Durham Cathedral (w / c, pen & ink on paper)
XYC284403 Durham Cathedral (w/c, pen & ink on paper) by Dayes, Edward (1763-1804); 26.2x39.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

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

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

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

View of Lille c. 1670, from Memoires de Charles de Batz-Castelmore Comte d Artagnan
KW342856 View of Lille c.1670, from Memoires de Charles de Batz-Castelmore Comte d Artagnan, published 1928 (litho) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Sunset at the Walls of Old Town, Dubrovnik, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia, Europe

Spain: Walls of Gerona' (w/c on paper)
863150 Spain: Walls of Gerona' (w/c on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK.

Skating at Florence, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Skating at Florence, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by L. Caldesi. 'In Florence this year our English residents and visitors have been able to enjoy skating with as much zest as has been done

Troops in front of city gate. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Troops in front of city gate

The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Storming of Delhi, the Cashmere Gate, 1857. This spirited Engraving, from an original Sketch, represents tha exciting scene of the storming of Delhi, at the Cashmere gate, by our brave troops

Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the Prince of Wales in British North America - Quebec, Canada East - from a drawing by our special artist, G. H. Andrews, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

View of Capua, from Monte St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. Creator: Unknown
View of Capua, from Monte St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. The Sketch from which our Engraving is taken was made...shortly before the battle on the Volturno

The city of Antioch, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The city of Antioch, 1860. A glimpse of Antioch is caught from the shoulders of Mount Casius. This grand, bare peak, 5700 feet high, rises abruptly from the sea

Lisbon Captured by French Troops under Robert of Normandy. Creator: Crispijn van de Passe
Lisbon Captured by French Troops under Robert of Normandy

Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River, 1860. The British in China. Small vessels only can approach the mouth of the Peiho River

The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Willem van Herp
The Entry into Jerusalem, mid-late 17th century. Christ rides a donkey into Jerusalem. He blesses the multitude as a woman spreads a cloak on the ground to welcome him. People hold palm fronds

View towards Visby ring wall. Creator: Victor Forssell
View towards Visby ring wall, Unknown date

Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH... Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Elephants on a River Bank, late 10th century AH/AD 16th-early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Mughal painting depicts elephants on the bank of a river in a rocky landscape with a

The Medieval Walls of Nijmegen, 1643. Creator: Jan van Goyen
The Medieval Walls of Nijmegen, 1643. The remnants of the medieval castle and a section of the walls of the city Nijmegen, on the Waal River in the eastern Netherlands

View of the Walls of Maastricht with the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in the background, 1670. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Walls of Maastricht with the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk in the background, 1670

Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Basedow's Elementary Work, 1770. Plate: Table XXXIII(d). A popular illustrated textbook for children

Cityscape in winter, 1780-1848. Creator: Martinus Schouman
Cityscape in winter, 1780-1848. Figures on the ice

Walled River and Bridge with Buildings Above, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Walled River and Bridge with Buildings Above, 1860

Imperial Building behind High Wall, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Imperial Building behind High Wall, 1860

View of the Fortress of Saint-Michiel, near s-Hertogenbosch, 1672. Creator: Josua de Grave
View of the Fortress of Saint-Michiel, near s-Hertogenbosch, 1672. Attributed to Josua de Grave

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"City Walls: A Tapestry of History and Culture" From the ancient walls of Derry in Ireland's North to the captivating murals of Bogside, they have long been a canvas for stories and art. In Croatia's Dubrovnik, one can marvel at the breathtaking view of rooftops from atop its medieval citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling further south to Carcassonne in France, we encounter a hilltop town surrounded by an impressive medieval fortress that stands as a testament to its rich history. Similarly, York Minster rises majestically above the City Wall in England's Yorkshire, offering panoramic views over this charming city. Venturing into the Middle East, Jerusalem boasts two iconic sites - the Walls and Citadel of David within its Old City. These ancient fortifications echo with tales from centuries past. Meanwhile, Baku in Azerbaijan showcases a stunning fountain nestled within its gated city wall – an enchanting sight recognized as another UNESCO World Heritage site. Back to Croatia's Dubrovnik; it enchants visitors not only with its walls but also with its old town panorama – yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you back through time. And if we delve into history itself, we discover fascinating engravings like "The City of York" from 1738 or "Walkers Pillar" captured by R Wallis in Londonderry during 1860. Even older still is John Hooker's map depicting Exeter in 1587 – an artistic representation showcasing how cities were perceived centuries ago. Lastly, gazing towards Damascus Gate from Jerusalem's Old City offers glimpses into Israel’s vibrant past and present. City walls stand tall as witnesses to our collective heritage - they tell stories etched on their stones and inspire us through their grandeur. Whether adorned with murals or providing breathtaking vistas, these fortified structures are more than mere boundaries; they are living testaments to the resilience and creativity of humanity.