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Defence Wall Collection

"Guardians of History: Exploring the Magnificent Defence Walls Across Europe" Discovering the rich heritage of defence walls in Bavaria, Germany

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Town centre with Catholic parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Upper Gate

Town centre with Catholic parish church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Upper Gate, Kronach Gate Tower
ascension day, assumption of mary, assumption of the virgin mary, bavarian, bayern, building, buildings, catholic, center, centers, centre, christian, church building, church of the assumption

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Upper Gate, Kronach Gate Tower, in Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Upper Gate, Kronach Gate Tower, in Lichtenfels, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
bavarian, bayern, building, buildings, center, centers, centre, cities, city center, city centre, city fortification, city fortifications, city gates, city wall, city walls, concept, concept image

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: At the harbour of Concarneau, part of the city wall of the Ville close, Brittany, France

At the harbour of Concarneau, part of the city wall of the Ville close, Brittany, France
bretagne, brittany, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, center, centers, centre, cities, city center, city centre, city fortification, city fortifications, city portrait, city scape

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Porta flaminia detta del popolo, gate in the Aurelian Wall in Rome, Italy

Porta flaminia detta del popolo, gate in the Aurelian Wall in Rome, Italy
altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archive, attraction, attractions, aurelian wall, aurelian walls, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: King's Gate c. 1730, Szczecin, Poland, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

King's Gate c. 1730, Szczecin, Poland, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, against white background, background light, background light-colored, background plain, background plain-colored, background plain-coloured, background white

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Altpoertel, the western gate of the city of Speyer c. 1880, Germany

Altpoertel, the western gate of the city of Speyer c. 1880, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of an original
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, against white background, background light, background light-colored, background plain, background plain-colored, background plain-coloured, background white

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Old Town Gate of Prague c. 1880, Czech Republic, digitally restored reproduction of an original

Old Town Gate of Prague c. 1880, Czech Republic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century painting
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, against white background, attraction, attractions, background light, background light-colored, background plain, background plain-colored, background plain-coloured

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Holstein Gate, Holsteiner Tor c. 1880, Luebeck, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th

Holstein Gate, Holsteiner Tor c. 1880, Luebeck, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, against white background, animal husbandries, attraction, attractions, background light, background light-colored, background plain, background plain-colored

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Oberes Tor in Hannoversch Muenden, Hann. Muenden, Lower Saxony, Germany, postcard with text

Oberes Tor in Hannoversch Muenden, Hann. Muenden, Lower Saxony, Germany, postcard with text, view around ca 1910
accurate, arts, building, buildings, card, cards, center, centers, centre, cities, city center, city centre, city fortification, city fortifications, city gates, city portrait, city scape, city view

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: The Horsewoman, distinguished lady riding through the city gate in a lady's seat on a white horse

The Horsewoman, distinguished lady riding through the city gate in a lady's seat on a white horse
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, achievements, action, actions, active, activities, activity, adult female, adult woman, animal breed, animal breeds, animal husbandries, animals, arts, athletic

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Porta detta di S. Spirito alla Lungara del Sangallo, The Porta Santo Spirito

Porta detta di S. Spirito alla Lungara del Sangallo, The Porta Santo Spirito, also Porta di Santo Spirito
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, catholic, central italy, christian, cities, city center, city centre, city fortification, city fortifications

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: The City Gate of Ouragla in 1887, Algeria, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an

The City Gate of Ouragla in 1887, Algeria, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century
1900s, 19th-century, airport building, airport grounds, airports, algerian, arid, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, barrenness, black, black-and-white, black-white, boarding gate, boarding-gate

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Porta Maggiore was one of 18 major city gates of Rome, historical Rome, Italy, 1625, Rome

Porta Maggiore was one of 18 major city gates of Rome, historical Rome, Italy, 1625, Rome
18, airport building, airport grounds, airports, antica, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, boarding gate, boarding-gate, building, buildings, central italy, cities

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Dead and wounded after the blasting of the powder tower in the town of Laon on 9 September, France

Dead and wounded after the blasting of the powder tower in the town of Laon on 9 September, France
1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, 9, accurate, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport tower, battles, blast, blasting, blasting operation, blasting operations, building, buildings

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: The Kobolzell Gate in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany, Historic

The Kobolzell Gate in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, center, centers, centre, cities, city center, city centre, city fortification, city fortifications, city gates, city wall

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: The Holsten Gate in Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Historical

The Holsten Gate in Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Historical, Photochrome print from the 1890s
attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, center, centers, centre, cities, city center, city centre, city fortification, city fortifications, city gates

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Porta Nuova in Palermo, c. 1893, Sicily, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a

Porta Nuova in Palermo, c. 1893, Sicily, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, center, centers, centre, cities, city center, city centre, city fortification, city fortifications

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Torres de Serrano, Porta dels Serrans, Serranos Towers, a city gate in Valencia, Spain, c

Torres de Serrano, Porta dels Serrans, Serranos Towers, a city gate in Valencia, Spain, c
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, airport building, airport grounds, airports, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, boarding gate, boarding-gate, building, buildings, cities, city center

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Street Scene at the City Wall with View to the Castle, c. 1890, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Street Scene at the City Wall with View to the Castle, c. 1890, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, attraction, attractions, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castles, cities, city center, city centre

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Stirling Castle, Stirling, 2010

Stirling Castle, Stirling, 2010
Raploch, Stirling, STIRLINGSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing South East. NCAP: RCAHMS Aerial Survey - 26/04/2010

Background imageDefence Wall Collection: Stirling Castle, Stirling, 2009

Stirling Castle, Stirling, 2009
Raploch, Stirling, STIRLINGSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing South East. NCAP: RCAHMS Aerial Survey - 04/11/2009



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"Guardians of History: Exploring the Magnificent Defence Walls Across Europe" Discovering the rich heritage of defence walls in Bavaria, Germany, as we gaze upon the picturesque town centre with its Catholic parish church and the imposing Upper Gate, Kronach Gate Tower. Stepping into history at Concarneau's harbour in Brittany, France, where the ancient city wall of Ville close stands tall, reminding us of a bygone era. Unveiling Rome's architectural marvels with a digitally restored reproduction of Porta flaminia detta del popolo - an exquisite gate within Aurelian Wall that transports us back to 1799. Journeying through time in Szczecin, Poland with King's Gate c. 1730 - a captivating glimpse into the past brought to life through meticulous restoration work. Immerse yourself in Speyer's enchanting ambiance as you admire Altpoertel - the majestic western gate that has witnessed centuries unfold since its creation around 1880. Embarking on a virtual tour through Prague's Old Town Gate c. 1880; this digitally restored masterpiece offers an evocative window into Czech Republic's historical legacy. Behold Holstein Gate or Holsteiner Tor c. 1880 in Luebeck, Germany - an iconic symbol standing proud amidst changing times and meticulously preserved for generations to come. Transporting ourselves to Hannoversch Muenden in Lower Saxony, Germany circa 1910; Oberes Tor captivates our imagination with its timeless charm captured on a vintage postcard from yesteryears. Witness elegance personified as "The Horsewoman" gracefully rides through a city gate atop her white steed – inspired by renowned paintings from J. E Millais and Landseer dating back to 1880s Germany. Exploring Rome's architectural splendor, we encounter Porta detta di S.