Crenelation Collection

The Clock Tower in Piazza Ferretto in Mestre Venice Mestre, Piazza Ferretto Tower Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII secolo

Piazza Erminio Ferretto, formerly, Piazza Umberto I, Mestre, Venice Venice Mestre, Piazza Erminio Ferretto. Date of Photograph:1935 ca

"Italie souvenirs de voyage"; view of the Rocca Pia in Tivoli
3560899 "Italie souvenirs de voyage"; view of the Rocca Pia in Tivoli by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Tivoli 1870 ca)

View of Nomentano Bridge in Rome
3560793 View of Nomentano Bridge in Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Rome 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: I sec., VI sec., XIII-XIV secc)

View of the Arsenal of Venice
3560799 View of the Arsenal of Venice; (add.info.: Venice 1871 Date of Artwork: XV -XVII sec. Artist: Bon, Bartolomeo;Gambello, Antonio;Tremignon, Alessandro;Alberghetti Giovanni Francesco;Campagna)

La Tour de Gissey, Chatillon-sur-Seine, postcard
3561343 La Tour de Gissey, Chatillon-sur-Seine, postcard; (add.info.: Chatillon-sur-Seine, France 1908 ca. Photographer: E.R.T. Edit.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius Epulone and of the Gate of San Paolo, Rome
3561436 View of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius Epulone and of the Gate of San Paolo, Rome; (add.info.: Rome 1880 ca. Date of Artwork: 12 - 13 d.C)

View of the Badia Vecchia, Taormina
3561278 View of the Badia Vecchia, Taormina by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Taormina 1870-1880 Date of Artwork: XIV sec)

The Vincigliata Castle in the outskirts of Fiesole
3557699 The Vincigliata Castle in the outskirts of Fiesole by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Fancelli, Giuseppe Date of Artwork: XIV, 1855-1865 Location: outskirts of Fiesole)

The 'Patio de los Arrayanes' (Court of the Myrtles) and the 'Torre de Comares' in the Palace of
3566198 The 'Patio de los Arrayanes' (Court of the Myrtles) and the 'Torre de Comares' in the Palace of the Alhambra (the Red Castle) in Granada

The old city walls on the hills of Toledo
3566556 The old city walls on the hills of Toledo by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Toledo, Spain 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

1889 Paris World's Fair: facade of the Algerian pavilion, work by the architect Ballu
3561768 1889 Paris World's Fair: facade of the Algerian pavilion, work by the architect Ballu by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris)

Governor's Building, San Marino
3557979 Governor's Building, San Marino by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Azzurri, Francesco Date of Artwork: 1894 Location: San Marino Photographer: Alinari)

A customs post with men employed to carry out works, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3570124 A customs post with men employed to carry out works, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius Epulone and of the Gate of San Paolo, Rome
3560791 View of the Pyramid of Caius Cestius Epulone and of the Gate of San Paolo, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Rome 1870 ca. Date of Artwork: 12 - 13 d.C)

Saint Stephen's Gate in Jerusalem
3563032 Saint Stephen's Gate in Jerusalem; (add.info.: Jerusalem, Israel 1856 Photographer: Salzmann, Auguste;Gide et Baudry); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Badia Castle, Poggibonsi, postcard
3561345 The Badia Castle, Poggibonsi, postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Badia, Poggibonsi 1908 ca)

The Badia a Passignano
3562508 The Badia a Passignano by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Badia a Passignano, Tavernelle Val di Pesa 1890-1900 Date of Artwork: XI-XVI secc)

Porta San Gallo in Florence
3560218 Porta San Gallo in Florence; (add.info.: Florence 1880 ca. Print on double-weight paper / Date of Artwork: 1285 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna with the Palace of King Enzo; postcard
3575761 Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna with the Palace of King Enzo; postcard; (add.info.: Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna 1909 ca. Date of Artwork: 1244 Photographer: Mengoli G)

The Arch of the Lions, in Verona
3566494 The Arch of the Lions, in Verona by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Verona 1865-1875 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Palazzo Ducale in Piazza Sordello in Mantua Mantova Piazza Sordello Building - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Panorama of Bologna dominated by the hill with the Statuary of the Madonna of Saint Luke Bologna Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Torre degli Asinelli and Torre della Garisenda in Bologna Bologna Tower Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec

The avenue that leads to the Castle of Bolgheri, in the province of Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

The walls of Avignon France Avignon Walls Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1860-1870. Date of Artwork:1359 -1371

The carriage of the George and Pilgrims Hotel in Glastonbury, Somerset Great Britain Somerset, Glastonbury Building Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Caernarfon Castle, Wales Great Britain Wales, Caernarfon Castle Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1868. Date of Artwork:1283-1339

West part of the Jerusalem city walls Israel Jerusalem. Date of Photograph:1850 ca

View of the castle of Miramare, Photography of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Trieste. Date of Photograph:04/1917

The ruins of Raglan Castle, environs of Cardiff Great Britain Cardiff, environs Castle Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Norman chapel in Ludlow Castle, England Great Britain England, Ludlow Chapel Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1868 ca.. Date of Artwork:1140 ca

The Arch of Santa Maria. City gate built on the design by Juan de Vallejo and Francisco de Colonia, Burgos, Spain Spain Burgos City Gate High Renaissance, Renaissance

City Hall and Chapel, Piazza del Campo, Siena Siena Piazza del Campo Building Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1852 ca.. Date of Artwork:1297 -1310

View of the ancient Etruscan centre of Tarquinia, with the Mast of Castello. Tarquinia. Date of Photograph:1910-1930 ca

Detail of Palazzo Venezia in Rome; on the left, a partial view of the city Rome Museum, Building Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of Palazzo di Venezia in Rome; on the left, a partial view of the city Rome Museum, Building Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Panoramic view of Rome Rome. Date of Photograph:1915 ca

The golden door of city walls of Jerusalem Israel Jerusalem. Date of Photograph:1857

Lateral view of the Cathedral of Trento. Trento Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890. Date of Artwork:XII - XVI secc

Tower on the San Rossore Estate, Pisa Pisa San Rossore Estate. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

Porta del Sole, Palestrina, Rome Palestrina City Gate Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1906. Date of Artwork:XVII sec

Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna with the Palace of King Enzo; postcard Bologna Piazza del Nettuno Building Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1909 ca

The Badia Castle, Poggibonsi, postcard Poggibonsi Badia Castle Early Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1908 ca.. Date of Artwork:900-999

La Tour de Gissey, Chtillon-sur-Seine, postcard France Chtillon-sur-Seine. Date of Photograph:1908 ca

View of a castle in Arenfels, Germany. Germany Arenfels. Date of Photograph:1890 -1900

View of a castle in Drachenbourg, Germany. Germany Drachenbourg. Date of Photograph:1890 -1900

Interior of the railway station of Brescia Brescia Piazza della Stazione. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

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Crenelation, a timeless architectural feature that has captivated the world for centuries. From the grandeur of the 1889 Paris World's Fair, where an Assyrian inspired house stood proudly, designed by the visionary architect Charles Garnier. Its intricate crenelated walls spoke volumes about ancient civilizations and their influence on modern design. In Caverswall Castle, a vibrant photograph showcases its majestic facade adorned with crenelations. Each stone carefully placed to create a fortress-like appearance that exudes strength and power. The God of Love finds himself besieged in his castle, as depicted in an exquisite ivory work from a French school. The delicate crenelations surrounding him symbolize protection against any threat to love's domain. A miniature from the Biadaiolo Codex tells a tale of compassion as the poor of Siena are welcomed into Florence. Within its pages lies an image featuring crenelated towers, reminding us that even in times of hardship, fortresses can offer solace and shelter. Traveling back in time to Prussian Royal Residence during 1852-63 reveals another stunning example through a lithograph bursting with color. This regal abode stands tall amidst lush surroundings while showcasing its fortified walls adorned with elegant battlements. Farnham Castle in Surrey enchants us with its picturesque beauty captured flawlessly in a colorful photograph. Its imposing silhouette boasts prominent crenelations that have witnessed centuries unfold within their protective embrace. Micklegate Bar welcomes visitors to York through its vibrant color photo capturing this historic gateway's striking presence enhanced by intricately carved crenels atop sturdy stone walls. Bath presents us with an intriguing sight - A Sham Castle or Folly standing only as a frontage but still boasting impressive faux-castle features like decorative turrets and charmingly crafted crenellations.