Battlement Collection (page 7)

Palais des Papes (Papal Palace), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avignon, Provence, France, Europe

View over rooftops from the castle battlements, Capdepera, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Portugal, Obidos. Mother and child inside battlement (tower) of castle, 12th Century. (MR)

Portugal, Obidos. Circular tower of castle, 12th Century

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle / Morning

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle - Castle Walls

El Morro fortress, Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Rumeli Hisari fortress and the Fatih Mehmet Bridge on the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Tower (Tercer Recinto), Alcazaba, Almeria, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Exterior of the walls and town ramparts, Avila, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Castile Leon (Castilla Leon), Spain, Europe

Mont Guardi battlements and beach beyond, Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Part of the 8km long encircling wall, Alanya, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Byzantine castle, Selcuk Castle, Anatolia, Turkey, Eurasia

Exterior of Mamure Castle, Anamur, Cilicia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor

Castelo Sao George (St. George Castle), Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

The 13th century castle, built by Frederick II and enlarged by Charles I, Lucera, Puglia, Italy, Europe

The reconstructed Ishtar Gate, Babylon, Iraq, Middle East

Fortifications in the old town, Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Exterior view of the ramparts (battlements), city walls, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Detail, Tower of London, London, England, UK

A triangular lunette at the Castillo del Morro, a fortess at the entrance to the Bay of Santiago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, 10 km southwest of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Battlements, Cape Coast Castle, dating from 1652, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

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"Battlements: Guardians of History and Heritage" Step into the medieval citadel of Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France, and be transported back in time. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts towering battlements that have stood strong for centuries, protecting its inhabitants from invaders. Across the Atlantic, Glenveagh Castle on Lake Lough Beagh in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal offers a glimpse into Ireland's rich history. Its battlement-adorned walls overlook the serene lake, creating a picturesque scene straight out of a fairytale. Traveling further south to Cuba's coastline, one cannot miss the imposing Castillo del Morro fortress at the entrance to the Bay of Santiago. These formidable battlements once guarded against pirates and enemy ships seeking access to this strategic harbor. In Kilkenny Castle, located in County Kilkenny within Leinster region of Ireland (Eire), Europe reveals another magnificent example of architectural grandeur. The castle's sturdy battlements bear witness to countless tales from its storied past. Venturing into Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region brings us to Cochem and Eltz Castle. Perched high above lush greenery and meandering rivers, these castles showcase intricate battlement designs that evoke awe-inspiring beauty. Even as we delve deeper into history with Cardinal Richelieu at the Siege of La Rochelle during 1628 (early 20th century), we find ourselves captivated by images depicting courageous soldiers defending their fortifications amidst intense battles. Closer to Central America lies Gates Fort Park in Bermuda—a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Its well-preserved fortifications remind us of an era when nations fiercely protected their territories against potential threats. Spain too has left an indelible mark on European history through its numerous fortified structures adorned with majestic battlements.