Bastion Collection (page 6)

The Bastion of the Elms, 1884. Artist: Emmanuel Lansyer
The Bastion of the Elms, 1884. The interior of the Chateau de Chinon. From the collection of the Musee Lansyer, Loches, France

Star Fort defended by a moat coming under siege, 1617-1619. From Utriusque cosmi...historia by Robert Fludd. (Oppenheim, 1617-1619)

Fortifications, c1880. An ancient fortress with curtain walls (top) and a bastioned fortress (bottom)

Captain Lebedief heroically defending the bastion at Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 25 September 1904

The Fishermans Bastion and the Matthias Church in Budapest, Hungary

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The Royal Palace reflected at dusk in Mandalay

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The Royal Palace reflected at night

Ships bastion Turkish flag Dutch sailing ships
Ships at a bastion with a Turkish flag, Dutch sailing ships at a bastion with a Turkish flag. Sailing ship, sailing boat, sea (seascape), fortress, anonymous, Netherlands, 1688 - 1698, paper

Tel Deweir Lachish Inner gateway S. W bastion
Tel Deweir, Lachish, Inner gateway within S.W. bastion, original threshold below gate jambs, one stone of later sill (Persian period) in position above. Drainage trenches run to stone sill

Main Breach Cashmere Gate Bastion Felice Beato
Main Breach and Cashmere Gate and Bastion; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Delhi, India; 1858; Albumen silver print

General Appearance Of A Town Protected By Bastion Defences From The National Encyclopaedia Published By William Mackenzie London Late 19Th Century

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

Fishermans Bastion Hungary, Budapest. Fishermans Bastion

City skyline seen through a window of the Fishermans Bastion in Budapest, Hungary
City skyline seen through a window of the Fishermans Bastion or Halaszbastya in Budapest, Hungary

The Fishermans Bastion or Halaszbastya in Budapest, Hungary

Stark Irish Castle Ruins (black & white)
The remains of an old Irish castle rises starkly from the surrounding trees and plains. The picture is in a toned black and white format to preserve the ancient feel of this lone bastion in

Stamford Bastion
The Bastion at the west end of the old town wall, Stamford, Lincolnshire, circa 1930. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Joan of Arc leaving Vaucouleurs, 23rd February 1429 (detail of Baudricourt and Joan of Arc)
XIR900330 Joan of Arc leaving Vaucouleurs, 23rd February 1429 (detail of Baudricourt and Joan of Arc), 1887 (oil on canvas) by Scherrer, Jean-Jacques (1855-1916); Hotel de Ville, Vaucouleurs

Burgruine Wolkenstein castle ruins, Woerschach, Ennstal Valley, Upper Styria, Styria, Austria, Europe, PublicGround

View of Burg Zwernitz castle, Sanspareil, Upper Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Fortress of Neuf-Brisach, medieval fortress, Volgelsheim, Alsace, France

Mazagan (El Jadida), Morocco
The Harem of a Moorish Minister embarking at Mazagan. The Portuguese fortification of Mazagan, now part of the city of El Jadida, 90-km southwest of Casablanca

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"Bastion: A Journey Through Time and Continents" Step into the world of bastions, where history unfolds before your eyes. From the Three Musketeers to 19th-century tales, these fortresses have witnessed it all. Bodrum Harbour and The Castle of St. Peter in Turkey stand as a testament to their strategic importance. Venture further east, and you'll find Singapore, known as the bastion in the East by G. H. Davis. Its towering walls protected its inhabitants from countless threats throughout history. Gothic tracery adorns the decorated windows of St. Hilarion Castle in Cyprus, Europe's crusader castle overlooking the sea and coast. Meanwhile, Budapest's Fisherman's Bastion offers panoramic views of Hungary's capital city. Traveling south to Spain's Alhambra in Granada will transport you to a time when Moors ruled Andalusia amidst the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains. Wales' Anglesey boasts Beaumaris, a charming bastion that has stood strong for centuries against any potential invasions. Paphos Castle and Harbour in Cyprus beckon visitors with their enchanting charm on the shores of Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Even beyond land borders lies an unexpected connection - Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle guarding Afghanistan’s rugged terrain like modern-day bastions protecting peacekeepers. Malta's Valletta showcases its fortified walls that once guarded this island nation against invaders from across seas. Lastly, The Boat Lined Venetian Harbour and Fortress in Heraklion on Crete Island invites travelers to explore Greece’s rich maritime heritage while marveling at its formidable defenses. These bastions serve as reminders of our collective pasts – testaments to human ingenuity and resilience throughout history. Step inside these hallowed grounds; let them whisper stories only they can tell.