Braila Collection

Braila, Romania - November 13, 2022: IHI Webuild japonese company building the bridge over Danube River near Braila City in Romania

Panoramic aerial drone view from above of the suspended bridge over danube river, under construction, between Braila and Tulcea cities in Romania

The Russo-Turkish War, the First Shot fired in Europe (engraving)
1059729 The Russo-Turkish War, the First Shot fired in Europe (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russo-Turkish War, the First Shot fired in Europe)

The War, Russian Officers taking down the Ottoman Flag from the Lutfi Djelil, Turkish Gun-Boat
1106356 The War, Russian Officers taking down the Ottoman Flag from the Lutfi Djelil, Turkish Gun-Boat, sunk near Braila (engraving) by Overend

Destruction of the Turkish Monitor "Hifse Rahman"by Russian Torpedo launches near Ibraila on 26 May
1059733 Destruction of the Turkish Monitor " Hifse Rahman" by Russian Torpedo launches near Ibraila on 26 May (engraving) by Nash

The Wreck of the Turkish Monitor "Lufti-Djelid"in the Danube (engraving)
1054231 The Wreck of the Turkish Monitor " Lufti-Djelid" in the Danube (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War, Railway Bridge over the Sereth at Barboschi, View from the Plateau of Zighina
1106339 The War, Railway Bridge over the Sereth at Barboschi, View from the Plateau of Zighina, the Danube in the Distance (engraving) by English School

The War in the East, Russian Battery on the Heights of Ibraila (engraving)
1059702 The War in the East, Russian Battery on the Heights of Ibraila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

The War, the Turkish Gun-Boat Lutfi Djelil, sunk by the Russian Batteries near Braila (engraving)
1106359 The War, the Turkish Gun-Boat Lutfi Djelil, sunk by the Russian Batteries near Braila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The War, blowing up of the Lutfi Djelil, Turkish Gun-Boat, as seen from the Russian Battery at Braila (engraving)
1106345 The War, blowing up of the Lutfi Djelil, Turkish Gun-Boat, as seen from the Russian Battery at Braila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The War, Cossacks at Braila crossing the Danube, under Cover of a Russian Battery, to destroy Turkish Posts (engraving)
1106450 The War, Cossacks at Braila crossing the Danube, under Cover of a Russian Battery, to destroy Turkish Posts (engraving) by English School

The War (engraving)
1106337 The War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Sketches of the War (engraving)
1589826 Sketches of the War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 July 1877)

The War, Russian Soldiers of the Line leaving the Barboschi Station for Braila (engraving)
1106330 The War, Russian Soldiers of the Line leaving the Barboschi Station for Braila (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The storming the Brailov fortress on June 15, 1828, c. 1830. Artist: Campe, August Friedrich Andreas (1777-1846)
The storming the Brailov fortress on June 15, 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

The Capture of the Brailov fortress on June 7, 1828, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
The Capture of the Brailov fortress on June 7, 1828, 1829. From a private collection

The storming the Brailov fortress on June 15, 1828, 1829. Artist: Beggrov, Karl Petrovich (1799-1875)
The storming the Brailov fortress on June 15, 1828, 1829. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Reserves / Braila / Romania
Soldiers announce the calling out of reserves in Braila in connection with the peasants revolt of 1907. Date: 1907

Romania - Lacu Sarat - Restaurant Untaru
Lacu Sarat (Salt Lake), Baila, Romania - Restaurant Untaru Date: 1903

Braila, Romania - Public Garden and bandstand Date: 1905

Braila - Strada Regala
Braila, Romania - Strada Regala (Royal Street) Date: 1907

Romania - Braila - Galati Street
Galati Street - Braila, Romania - a city in Muntenia, eastern Romania, a port on the Danube and the capital of Braila County, in the close vicinity of Galati. Date: circa 1904

Braila, Romania - King Carol Boulevard
Braila, Romania - Bulevardul Carol (King Carol Boulevard) Date: 1906

Docks and Basin at Braila, Romania Date: 1910

Romania - Galati Street, Braila
Galati Street - Braila, Romania - a city in Muntenia, eastern Romania, a port on the Danube and the capital of Braila County, in the close vicinity of Galati. Date: circa 1906

Braila, Romania - Holy Archangels Square
Piata Sfintii Arhangheli (Holy Archangels Square), Braila, Romania. Date: 1902

Fishermen by the Danube, Romania
Russian fisherman on the banks of the Danube River at Braila, Romania. Their nets are hanging on racks on the left of this image. Date: 1902

Romania - Braila - Carol Boulevard (named after King Carol I) - a city in Muntenia, eastern Romania, a port on the Danube and the capital of the Braila County. Date: 1906

Turkish troops in action near Braila, Romania, WW1
Turkish troops in action near Braila, Romania, during the First World War. Date: February 1917

Braila, Romania - Tea Seller
Tea Seller in Braila, Romania. The Turkish men give an idea of the extent of Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century)

Romanian Peasants
At Braila, peasants demonstrate against the government, but their priest does his best to persuade them to disperse

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"Braila: Witness to the Russo-Turkish War" Step into the pages of history as we explore Braila, a city that played a significant role in the Russo-Turkish War. Engravings from this era depict pivotal moments that unfolded within its borders. One such engraving captures the intensity of conflict, showcasing the first shot fired in Europe. The war's impact is further revealed through another image, where Russian officers triumphantly lower the Ottoman Flag from the sunken Turkish Gun-Boat, Lutfi Djelil near Braila. The destruction caused by this brutal war is vividly portrayed in an engraving depicting Russian torpedo launches sinking the formidable Turkish Monitor "Hifse Rahman" near Ibraila. Another haunting scene showcases the wrecked remains of yet another Turkish Monitor, "Lufti-Djelid, " resting on Danube's banks. Amidst these scenes of devastation, glimpses of daily life emerge. A railway bridge over Sereth at Barboschi offers a view towards Zighina plateau and distant Danube - reminding us that even amidst war, life continues. Engravings also capture military strategies employed during this time. A Russian battery positioned on Ibraila's heights stands as a testament to their strength and determination. Meanwhile, Turkish gun-boats face their demise under relentless fire from Russian batteries near Braila - one such moment captured as it explodes into fragments witnessed by those stationed at nearby Russian Battery. Intriguingly, Cossacks are seen crossing Danube with cover provided by a Russian battery - stealthily advancing towards destroying Turkish posts in Braila. These daring acts exemplify both sides' commitment to victory throughout this tumultuous period. These engravings offer glimpses into various aspects of war – soldiers leaving Barboschi Station for Braila or sketches capturing different facets of warfare itself – each telling its own story.