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Fortress Collection (page 5)

Discover the allure of ancient fortresses scattered across Europe and beyond

Background imageFortress Collection: The Boat Lined Venetian Harbour and Fortress, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece

The Boat Lined Venetian Harbour and Fortress, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Background imageFortress Collection: Republic of Ireland, County Donegal, Iron Age stone fortress of Grianan of Aileach

Republic of Ireland, County Donegal, Iron Age stone fortress of Grianan of Aileach

Background imageFortress Collection: Carcassonne, Languedoc, France

Carcassonne, Languedoc, France

Background imageFortress Collection: Aerial view at Stahleck castle with river Rhine at Bacharach, Rhine valley

Aerial view at Stahleck castle with river Rhine at Bacharach, Rhine valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Background imageFortress Collection: Fort Lovrijenac, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Fort Lovrijenac, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Background imageFortress Collection: City skyline from Kapuzinerberg, Salzburg, Austria

City skyline from Kapuzinerberg, Salzburg, Austria

Background imageFortress Collection: Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Background imageFortress Collection: Talbot Botanic Gardens, Malahide Castle, Co Dublin, Ireland

Talbot Botanic Gardens, Malahide Castle, Co Dublin, Ireland

Background imageFortress Collection: Elevated view over picturesque Korcula Town illuminated at sunset, Korcula, Dalmatia

Elevated view over picturesque Korcula Town illuminated at sunset, Korcula, Dalmatia, Croatia

Background imageFortress Collection: Europe, Ireland, Caher, Tipperary, medieval town of Caher with fortress and bridge

Europe, Ireland, Caher, Tipperary, medieval town of Caher with fortress and bridge reflecting in the river

Background imageFortress Collection: Kuelap, precolombian ruin of citadel city, Chachapoyas, Peru, South America

Kuelap, precolombian ruin of citadel city, Chachapoyas, Peru, South America

Background imageFortress Collection: View of Veracruz and the San Juan de Ulua fort, Mexico (engraving)

View of Veracruz and the San Juan de Ulua fort, Mexico (engraving)
KW1078097 View of Veracruz and the San Juan de Ula fort, Mexico (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Veracruz and the San Juan de Ula fort)

Background imageFortress Collection: Festung Koenigstein fortress on the river Elbe, overlooking the town of Koenigstein

Festung Koenigstein fortress on the river Elbe, overlooking the town of Koenigstein, Elbsandsteingebirge Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Nationalpark Saechsische Schweiz national park, Saxon Switzerland

Background imageFortress Collection: Adige at Castelvecchio, Castelvecchio, Verona province, Veneto, Italy

Adige at Castelvecchio, Castelvecchio, Verona province, Veneto, Italy

Background imageFortress Collection: Battlements and huge teak gates of Al-Husn, Sultans Palace, Salalah, Dhofar Region

Battlements and huge teak gates of Al-Husn, Sultans Palace, Salalah, Dhofar Region, Southern Oman, Middle East

Background imageFortress Collection: Kamerlengo Castle / Fortress at Trogir, Croatia

Kamerlengo Castle / Fortress at Trogir, Croatia
View of Kamerlengo Castle/Fortress at Trogir, Croatia. Built by the Republic of Venice Date: circa 1907

Background imageFortress Collection: Bamburgh Castle under a blue summer sky, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Bamburgh Castle under a blue summer sky, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: GREECE-Northeastern Aegean Islands-LESVOS (Mytilini)-Mithymna (Molyvos): Distant

GREECE-Northeastern Aegean Islands-LESVOS (Mytilini)-Mithymna (Molyvos): Distant
GREECE, Northeastern Aegean Islands, LESVOS (Mytilini), Mithymna (Molyvos): Distant Town View

Background imageFortress Collection: Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima, Western Honshu, Japan, Asia

Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima, Western Honshu, Japan, Asia

Background imageFortress Collection: Pennard Castle and Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales

Pennard Castle and Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Indian women under arches, Amber Fort Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Indian women under arches, Amber Fort Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Background imageFortress Collection: Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, an ancient fortified village (Ksar) on the old caravan route between The

Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, an ancient fortified village (Ksar) on the old caravan route between The Sahara Desert and Marrakech, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageFortress Collection: Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress 41-24523 in flight

Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress 41-24523 in flight
Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, 41-24523, in flight

Background imageFortress Collection: Syria, Aleppo Governorate, Aleppo, Citadel

Syria, Aleppo Governorate, Aleppo, Citadel
Syria - Aleppo. (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1986). Citadel

Background imageFortress Collection: Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Europe

Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Palais Princier, Monaco-Ville, Monaco, Europe

Palais Princier, Monaco-Ville, Monaco, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Maidens among clouds. 5th c. SRI LANKA. Sigiriya

Maidens among clouds. 5th c. SRI LANKA. Sigiriya. Fresco of 500 ladies in the rock wall of the fortress. World Heritage. Hindu art. Fresco

Background imageFortress Collection: Europe, Albania, Gjirokastra. 13th century Gjirokastra Castle aka Gjirokastra Fortress

Europe, Albania, Gjirokastra. 13th century Gjirokastra Castle aka Gjirokastra Fortress, historic canon & 20th century airplane. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageFortress Collection: Colditz Castle, Colditz, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Colditz Castle, Colditz, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Obidos castle, a medieval forstress, today used as a luxury Pousada hotel, in Obidos, Estremadura

Obidos castle, a medieval forstress, today used as a luxury Pousada hotel, in Obidos, Estremadura, Portugal, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: The Cathar castle of Aguilar in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

The Cathar castle of Aguilar in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Torre del Oro, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Torre del Oro, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Europe, Spain

Europe, Spain
Avila, Castile and Leon, Spain

Background imageFortress Collection: Europe, Ireland

Europe, Ireland, Blarney Castle. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators

Background imageFortress Collection: Chateau Chillon, Lake Geneva, Vaud Canton, Switzerland

Chateau Chillon, Lake Geneva, Vaud Canton, Switzerland

Background imageFortress Collection: MOROCCO, Atlantic Coast, EL, JADIDA: Cite Portugaise / Portuguese Fortress, Citerne Portugaise

MOROCCO, Atlantic Coast, EL, JADIDA: Cite Portugaise / Portuguese Fortress, Citerne Portugaise
MOROCCO-Atlantic Coast-EL-JADIDA: Cite Portugaise / Portuguese Fortress- Citerne Portugaise-Vaulted Water Cistern (b.1513) and used in the Orson Wells film " Othello" (1954)

Background imageFortress Collection: Joan of Arc at Orleans

Joan of Arc at Orleans
Waving a white banner, Joan of Arc encourages her soldiers to attack the fortress at Orleans

Background imageFortress Collection: Aerial image of Dover Castle over the white Cliff of Dover, Kent, England

Aerial image of Dover Castle over the white Cliff of Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Garden outside Lower Town Wall with Oleviste Church in background, Tallinn

Garden outside Lower Town Wall with Oleviste Church in background, Tallinn, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Battle Abbey precinct, site of Battle of Hastings 1066, Battle, Sussex

Battle Abbey precinct, site of Battle of Hastings 1066, Battle, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Aerial view of Beaumaris Castle

Aerial view of Beaumaris Castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Victory tower in the fort at Chittorgarh

Victory tower in the fort at Chittorgarh, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

Background imageFortress Collection: The Morning Salute From HMS St Vincent off Portsmouth (oil)

The Morning Salute From HMS St Vincent off Portsmouth (oil)
7088689 The Morning Salute From HMS St Vincent off Portsmouth (oil) by Dawson, Henry Thomas (1841/42-p.96); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFortress Collection: Chepstow Castle On The Wye, 1872 (oil on canvas, re-lined)

Chepstow Castle On The Wye, 1872 (oil on canvas, re-lined)
3822424 Chepstow Castle On The Wye, 1872 (oil on canvas, re-lined) by Niemann, Edmund John (1813-76); 40.5x61 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Begun in 1067)

Background imageFortress Collection: Rochester Castle, Kent (engraving)

Rochester Castle, Kent (engraving)
1057957 Rochester Castle, Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rochester Castle, Kent)

Background imageFortress Collection: Loch Eynort, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c. 1880 s

Loch Eynort, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c. 1880 s
19th century vintage photograph: Loch Eynort, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c.1880 s

Background imageFortress Collection: The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)

The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2966814 The Republican Hercules defending his Country, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)




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Discover the allure of ancient fortresses scattered across Europe and beyond. From the majestic Dunnottar Castle perched on a cliff in Scotland to the enchanting Corfe Castle nestled in Dorset, England, these historic strongholds transport you back in time. Journey through Wales and marvel at Carreg Cennen Castle, standing proudly amidst the breathtaking Brecon Beacons National Park. In Ireland's County Tipperary, gaze upon the formidable Rock of Cashel, an awe-inspiring medieval fortress steeped in history. Monmouthshire's Monnow Bridge and Gate exude charm as they span over the River Monnow. Venture into Transylvania's Bran Castle (Dracula castle) for a spine-tingling experience like no other. Loch Ness unveils its secrets with Castle Urquhart guarding its shores while Hambledon Hill's prehistoric hill fort offers a glimpse into ancient civilizations. Aerial views showcase Arundel Castle majestically rising from South Downs while Castle Tioram stands resolute on Eilean Tioram where rivers meet. Embark on an adventure through time as you explore these remarkable fortresses that have witnessed centuries of history.