Walled Town Collection (page 9)

Knights Templar before Jerusalem, c1099, (14th century). Two knights approach the open gate to the city. On the battlements are three Saracen warriors

Seaport of Sidon, Lebanon
Sidon, a chief seaport of ancient Phoenicia on the Mediterranean. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Medieval walled town in the Swiss Alps
Alpine town of Coire, or Chur, Switzerland. Hand-colored 19th-century reproduction of an earlier illustration

Early cannon used in battle, early 1500s
English artillery in action during the reign of Henry VIII. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Auray, France, Hundred Years War, 1364
Capture of Bertrand de Guescelin in the Battle of Auray, where John de Montford and Charles de Blois led opposing sides, 1364. Hand-colored woodcut

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Portuguese capture of Ceuta, a Moorish stronghold in Morocco, 1415. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The Pinard Bridge and River Armancon

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The Pinard Bridge and River Armancon

Vineyards And San Gimignano; Tuscany, Italy

Vineyard; San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy

Traditional wooden front door in Fez Old Medina
Traditional arabic door lying at the entrance of a house in Fez Old Medina

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Native American palisaded village, such as the one at Malvilla, Alabama, visited by De Soto in 1540. Hand-colored woodcut

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Mohawk village in central New York State, about 1780. Hand-colored woodcut

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Pomelock, a Native American village enclosed with palisades, Virginia /Carolina Colony, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a John White illustration

Siege of a medieval walled town
Moveable siege tower, archers, and cannon of medieval warfare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Merchants and camel caravans outside the Damascus Gate, Jerusalem. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Constantinople, showing a procession at a city gate, about 1340. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 14th-century illustration

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Bridge over the Tigris River at Baghdad, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Moors surrender of Granada to Isabella and Ferdinand, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Louisbourg, Canada, besieged by New Englanders under the British flag, 1745. Hand-colored woodcut of a contemporary chart

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Montreal, Canada, seen from the St. Lawrence River, 1760. Hand-colored woodcut

Calais, France, under English rule, Hundred Years War
Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, received as Captain of Calais on behalf of English King Henry V, 1414. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Scaling walls of a fort during the Hundred Years War
English soldiers scaling a fortress in Gascony, France, Hundred Years War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Hundred Years War siege of a town in Burgundy
Siege of town defended by the Burgundians under Charles VI, Hundred Years War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hundred Years War siege of a French town
Siege of a town in France during the Hundred Years War. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Guienne reclaimed for France, Hundred Years War
Recovery of Aquitaine, or Guienne, by the French, Hundred Years War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

City of Bordeaux retaken by the French, Hundred Years War
French army recaptures Bordeaux during the Hundred Years War, 1451. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Surrender of a French town during the Hundred Years War
Alancon captured by the Duke d Alancon during the Hundred Years War, 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fishing boats pulled up on the beach outside the old town at sunset

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Croatia, Southern Dalmatia, Dubrovnik, Old Town CROATIA-Southern Dalmatia-DUBROVNIK: Old Town DUBROVNIK- evening view from the coast road

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In the 1300s, Marco Polo bid farewell to his beloved Venice, a walled town that had nurtured him. As he embarked on his epic journey to the East, he left behind the familiar sight of medieval castles towering over narrow streets. The Tower of London stood as a formidable fortress in the late Middle Ages, guarding England's capital with its imposing walls and watchtowers. Meanwhile, far away in Jerusalem, pilgrims flocked to witness the grandeur of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher within another ancient walled town. Centuries later, during the Siege of Magdeburg in Germany's Thirty Years War (1631), this once-thriving walled town became a battleground where destruction reigned supreme. The scars left behind serve as a haunting reminder of past conflicts. On Croatia's Southern Dalmatian coast lies Dubrovnik, an enchanting old town enclosed by sturdy walls overlooking a picturesque harbor. Its timeless beauty has captivated visitors for generations. Across continents and time periods we find ourselves gazing at Walkers Pillar in Londonderry, Northern Ireland (1860). This artwork by R Wallis transports us back to an era when fortified towns were commonplace throughout Europe. Traveling further south along Spain's Costa Brava brings us to Tossa de Mar. Here stands Vila Vella - an awe-inspiring medieval old town surrounded by protective walls that offer breathtaking views at dusk. Not only Europe boasts such treasures; Westgate in Canterbury (1898) showcases yet another example of architectural splendor from unknown creators who crafted this magnificent gatehouse within their walled city. From Marco Polo leaving Venice centuries ago to modern-day wanderers exploring these historic sites today – there is something undeniably captivating about walled towns. They stand as testaments to human ingenuity and resilience while reminding us of our shared history across cultures and continents.