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Discover the enchantment of city walls around the world

Background imageCity Wall Collection: City walls, Sauran Ancient Settlement, Turkistan, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

City walls, Sauran Ancient Settlement, Turkistan, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Christ Talks with the Samaritans (vellum)

Christ Talks with the Samaritans (vellum)
ALI142344 Christ Talks with the Samaritans (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Expulsion of the Huguenots of Toulouse after the Capture of the Town by the Prince of Condes

Expulsion of the Huguenots of Toulouse after the Capture of the Town by the Prince of Condes Supporters in 1562
XIR157016 Expulsion of the Huguenots of Toulouse after the Capture of the Town by the Prince of Condes Supporters in 1562, 1727 (oil on canvas) by Rivalz

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Jerusalem, City Wall seen from the Mount of Olives (b / w photo)

Jerusalem, City Wall seen from the Mount of Olives (b / w photo)
5991087 Jerusalem, City Wall seen from the Mount of Olives (b/w photo) by Grober, Karl (1885-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem, City Wall seen from the Mount of Olives)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Yugoslavia: Ragusa, City Wall (b / w photo)

Yugoslavia: Ragusa, City Wall (b / w photo)
6018052 Yugoslavia: Ragusa, City Wall (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ragusa, City Wall)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Project for a siege tower, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75)

Project for a siege tower, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75)
XIR217235 Project for a siege tower, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75) 1470 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Capitolare, Padua

Background imageCity Wall Collection: A machine for lifting weights, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75)

A machine for lifting weights, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75)
XIR217237 A machine for lifting weights, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75) 1470 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Capitolare

Background imageCity Wall Collection: A siege machine, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75)

A siege machine, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75) 1470 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XIR217236 A siege machine, illustration from De re Militari by Roberto Valturio (1405-75) 1470 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Capitolare, Padua, Italy

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Sweden, Gotland Island, Visby, 12th century city wall, most complete medieval city wall

Sweden, Gotland Island, Visby, 12th century city wall, most complete medieval city wall in Europe, sunset

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Alghero, city walls and marina

Alghero, city walls and marina
Italy, Sardinia, Western Sardinia, Alghero, city walls and marina

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Cannon on a city wall, Derry City, Ireland

Cannon on a city wall, Derry City, Ireland
arms, attraction, attractions, cannon, cannons, cities, city, city wall, city walls, cityscape, cityscapes, co derry, co londonderry, co. derry, co

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Plan of Baghdad, from an English translation of Les Six Voyages de J. B

Plan of Baghdad, from an English translation of Les Six Voyages de J. B
XCF347824 Plan of Baghdad, from an English translation of Les Six Voyages de J.B. Tavernier (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: The Purana Qila, Delhi, (pencil and w / c)

The Purana Qila, Delhi, (pencil and w / c)
1196906 The Purana Qila, Delhi, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 44.2x62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCity Wall Collection: View of Bologna (engraving)

View of Bologna (engraving)
1127137 View of Bologna (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Vue de Bologne See also 1127136); eArchives Charmet; Italian

Background imageCity Wall Collection: St. Paul let down by night in a basket from the walls of Damascus

St. Paul let down by night in a basket from the walls of Damascus
CTS366768 St. Paul let down by night in a basket from the walls of Damascus (pen & brown ink with wash on paper) by Vaga, Perino del (Pietro Buonaccorsi) (1501-47)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Back of the George Inn, Narrow Wine Street, on City Wall (pencil & w / c on paper

Back of the George Inn, Narrow Wine Street, on City Wall (pencil & w / c on paper
2832165 Back of the George Inn, Narrow Wine Street, on City Wall (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Eastgate, Chester (colour photo)

Eastgate, Chester (colour photo)
3094925 Eastgate, Chester (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastgate, Chester. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCity Wall Collection: London in the Year 1560 (engraving)

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: The North Gate, Baghdad (w / c on paper)

The North Gate, Baghdad (w / c on paper)
PNH356665 The North Gate, Baghdad (w/c on paper) by Melville, Arthur (1855-1904); 37x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Effects of Good Government, c. 1338 (fresco)

Effects of Good Government, c. 1338 (fresco)
ALI291658 Effects of Good Government, c.1338 (fresco) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Effets du Bon Gouvernement; ); Alinari

Background imageCity Wall Collection: An Extensive View of the Port of Alexandria with a British Man O

An Extensive View of the Port of Alexandria with a British Man O
RAF145709 An Extensive View of the Port of Alexandria with a British Man O War at Anchor (oil on canvas) by Cook, J. (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Plan of Baghdad, from Les Six Voyages de J. B. Tavernier

Plan of Baghdad, from Les Six Voyages de J. B. Tavernier
XIR169311 Plan of Baghdad, from Les Six Voyages de J. B. Tavernier, 1676 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Ms 493 fol. 1r The Works of Virgil with Commentary by Servius, The Bucolics

Ms 493 fol. 1r The Works of Virgil with Commentary by Servius, The Bucolics
XIR50933 Ms 493 fol.1r The Works of Virgil with Commentary by Servius, The Bucolics, King sitting on his throne surrounded by his guards in front of a fortified town, France

Background imageCity Wall Collection: The Meeting at the Golden Gate, c. 1305 (fresco) Gate in Jerusalem, c. 1305 (fresco)

The Meeting at the Golden Gate, c. 1305 (fresco) Gate in Jerusalem, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN65216 The Meeting at the Golden Gate, c.1305 (fresco) Gate in Jerusalem, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua

Background imageCity Wall Collection: A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds

A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds
1194914 A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds, (ceramic, ebonised and gilt wooden frames) by Deck

Background imageCity Wall Collection: A Canal by a Town Wall with Labourers Unloading Timber, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)

A Canal by a Town Wall with Labourers Unloading Timber, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
2619686 A Canal by a Town Wall with Labourers Unloading Timber, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Asch, Pieter Jansz. van (1603-78); 53x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving)

Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving)
6016552 Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historic Stones of Ireland, Limerick)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: A River Landscape with a Medieval Town, 1652 (oil on panel)

A River Landscape with a Medieval Town, 1652 (oil on panel)
5888698 A River Landscape with a Medieval Town, 1652 (oil on panel) by Staveren, Jan Adriansz van (1625-68); 32x45 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Map of Berlin and Coelln, 1688 (engraving)

Map of Berlin and Coelln, 1688 (engraving)
AGD355556 Map of Berlin and Coelln, 1688 (engraving) by Schultz, Joh. Bernhard (fl.1688); 47.5x142.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: The Capture of Calais by the French in 1558 (enamel)

The Capture of Calais by the French in 1558 (enamel)
XIR143452 The Capture of Calais by the French in 1558 (enamel) by Limosin, Leonard (c.1505-77); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Francis)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Ms Fr. 6465 fol. 202 Entry of Louis VII (c. 1120-80) King of France and Conrad III

Ms Fr. 6465 fol. 202 Entry of Louis VII (c. 1120-80) King of France and Conrad III
XIR154771 Ms Fr. 6465 fol.202 Entry of Louis VII (c.1120-80) King of France and Conrad III (1093-1152) King of Germany into Constantinople during the Crusades

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Knights Templar before Jerusalem, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum)

Knights Templar before Jerusalem, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum)
EDI193074 Knights Templar before Jerusalem, from Le Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageCity Wall Collection: St. George and the Dragon, detail of the princess (panel) (detail of 85551)

St. George and the Dragon, detail of the princess (panel) (detail of 85551)
BEN85552 St. George and the Dragon, detail of the princess (panel) (detail of 85551) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); Musee Jacquemart-Andre, Paris, France; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Background imageCity Wall Collection: View of Jerusalem, from the Atlas Le Theatre des Cites du Monde by Georg Braun

View of Jerusalem, from the Atlas Le Theatre des Cites du Monde by Georg Braun
CHT207412 View of Jerusalem, from the Atlas Le Theatre des Cites du Monde by Georg Braun, published Cologne, 1599 (colour engraving) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageCity Wall Collection: The Citadel of Jerusalem, April 19th 1841, plate 24 from Volume I of

The Citadel of Jerusalem, April 19th 1841, plate 24 from Volume I of
528570 The Citadel of Jerusalem, April 19th 1841, plate 24 from Volume I of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT420071 Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orleans, c.1900 (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Castle Ditch and Wall from Queens Bridge, City Wall on left

Castle Ditch and Wall from Queens Bridge, City Wall on left
2832361 Castle Ditch and Wall from Queens Bridge, City Wall on left, 1820 (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Shanghai, the Piece-Goods Temple, City Wall (colour litho)

Shanghai, the Piece-Goods Temple, City Wall (colour litho)
3624236 Shanghai, the Piece-Goods Temple, City Wall (colour litho) by Liddell, Thomas Hodgson (1860-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shanghai, the Piece-Goods Temple, City Wall)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: West Gate Winchester looking West, c. 1830 (engraving)

West Gate Winchester looking West, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058219 West Gate Winchester looking West, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: West Gate Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)

West Gate Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058218 West Gate Winchester, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by J.Le Kuex for Picturesque Memorials of Winchester one of two surviving)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Sketches of the Ruins of Ephesus (engraving)

Sketches of the Ruins of Ephesus (engraving)
1591792 Sketches of the Ruins of Ephesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Ruins of Ephesus)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Scenes from the Life of Christ, from the Spanish Chapel, c. 1365 (fresco)

Scenes from the Life of Christ, from the Spanish Chapel, c. 1365 (fresco)
BAT309485 Scenes from the Life of Christ, from the Spanish Chapel, c.1365 (fresco) by Andrea di Bonaiuto (Andrea da Firenze) (fl.1343-77); Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Panoramic view of Canterbury in the sixteenth century, illustration from

Panoramic view of Canterbury in the sixteenth century, illustration from
STC393378 Panoramic view of Canterbury in the sixteenth century, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Background imageCity Wall Collection: St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c

St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c
1767807 St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c.1820 (Pen, ink, watercolour and gilt on paper) by Russian School (19th century)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Walgate Bar, York, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour)

Walgate Bar, York, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour)
651875 Walgate Bar, York, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); 42.5x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Walgate Bar, York. Louise Rayner (1832-1924)

Background imageCity Wall Collection: Fr 6465 f. 22 Entry of Louis VII into Constantinople with Emperor Conrad III during

Fr 6465 f. 22 Entry of Louis VII into Constantinople with Emperor Conrad III during
REV38992 Fr 6465 f.22 Entry of Louis VII into Constantinople with Emperor Conrad III during the Crusades, 1147-9 (vellum) (see also 154771) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale



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Discover the enchantment of city walls around the world. From the captivating Bab al Yemen in Yemen to the picturesque walled town and Chateau of Amboise reflected in the River Loire, these structures transport us through time. In England, marvel at both the old city wall and York Minster as they stand side by side in York, offering a glimpse into centuries past. The Helpoort in Mstricht, Netherlands showcases an ancient gateway that once protected this historic city. Meanwhile, Baku's UNESCO World Heritage site boasts a stunning fountain nestled within its gated city wall. Verulamium in St Albans takes us back to Roman times with remnants of its ancient fortifications still visible today. Gotland Island's Visby presents a 12th-century city wall that remains remarkably intact, allowing visitors to step into medieval history. Jerusalem's Old City beckons with its timeless allure as we gaze towards Damascus Gate from within its protective embrace. Carcassonne in France captivates with its well-preserved ramparts and towers that have stood strong for centuries. Even London has tales to tell through its remaining sections of London Wall East of Smithfield captured beautifully in Civitas Londinium woodblock print. Finally, Kruttornet Tower stands tall amidst Visby's fortified walls on Gotland Island. These remarkable they are not just physical barriers but gateways to our collective heritage - testaments to human ingenuity and resilience throughout history.