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Fortress Collection (page 6)

Discover the allure of ancient fortresses scattered across Europe and beyond

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)

Background imageFortress Collection: Front view of the Storehouse at Rorkes Drift, Buffalo River, c. 1879 (b / w photo)

Front view of the Storehouse at Rorkes Drift, Buffalo River, c. 1879 (b / w photo)
NAM254154 Front view of the Storehouse at Rorkes Drift, Buffalo River, c.1879 (b/w photo) by Lloyd, James (fl.1870s); National Army Museum

Background imageFortress Collection: Chepstow Castle, 1840 (oil on canvas)

Chepstow Castle, 1840 (oil on canvas)
2830927 Chepstow Castle, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Horlor, Joseph (1809-87); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Alfred Jones of Bath, 1918.; British

Background imageFortress Collection: Chepstow Castle, on the Wye, 1854 (oil on canvas)

Chepstow Castle, on the Wye, 1854 (oil on canvas)
NUL396492 Chepstow Castle, on the Wye, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Cropsey, Jasper Francis (1823-1900); 48x71 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageFortress Collection: Ruins of Pontefract Castle (engraving)

Ruins of Pontefract Castle (engraving)
1101795 Ruins of Pontefract Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Pontefract Castle)

Background imageFortress Collection: Culzean Castle from the Sea, c. 1816 (oil on canvas)

Culzean Castle from the Sea, c. 1816 (oil on canvas)
3115277 Culzean Castle from the Sea, c.1816 (oil on canvas) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840); 148x217 cm; Culzean Castle, Maybole

Background imageFortress Collection: Anhing

Anhing
2905667 Anhing by Nieuhof, Johannes (1618-1672) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Anhing city in China, with a fortified wall)

Background imageFortress Collection: Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds, opened this Week by Prince Arthur (engraving)

Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds, opened this Week by Prince Arthur (engraving)
1588900 Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds, opened this Week by Prince Arthur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Roundhay Park, Leeds)

Background imageFortress Collection: Horticultural Grand Fete in Chepstow Castle (engraving)

Horticultural Grand Fete in Chepstow Castle (engraving)
1101954 Horticultural Grand Fete in Chepstow Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horticultural Grand Fete in Chepstow Castle)

Background imageFortress Collection: Red morning above the castle

Red morning above the castle
www.danielrericha.cz . Daniel Řeřicha

Background imageFortress Collection: Carew Castle reflected in the mill pond at dawn, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Carew Castle reflected in the mill pond at dawn, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at

Armenia, Yerevan, Ararat plain, Khor Virap Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, at the foot of Mount Ararat, where Grigor Luisavorich (St. Gregory the Illuminator) was imprisoned

Background imageFortress Collection: Europe, Czech Republic, Karlstejn castle

Europe, Czech Republic, Karlstejn castle
Karlstejn Castle, Czech Republic, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Parkes Castle, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Parkes Castle, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Background imageFortress Collection: Cloughoughter Castle, Co Cavan, Ireland; Aerial View Of Lough Oughter And 13Th Century Castle

Cloughoughter Castle, Co Cavan, Ireland; Aerial View Of Lough Oughter And 13Th Century Castle Built On The Possible Site Of A Crannog

Background imageFortress Collection: Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd

Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, Borders, Scotland, 1924-1926. Ferniehirst Castle was originally built by the Ker family in around 1470

Background imageFortress Collection: Future War / Zukunstkrieg

Future War / Zukunstkrieg
ZUKUNSTKRIEG A German prediction of the next war - their airborne divisions attack an armoured French fortress Date: 1894

Background imageFortress Collection: tree, one person, clouds, clear sky, landscape, Caucasian ethnicity, moss, fortress

tree, one person, clouds, clear sky, landscape, Caucasian ethnicity, moss, fortress
Ballynacarriga Castle; County Cork Ireland

Background imageFortress Collection: Venus Castle. Norman structure from 12th Century. Erice. Sicily. Italy

Venus Castle. Norman structure from 12th Century. Erice. Sicily. Italy

Background imageFortress Collection: Cloudy sky at dusk, Mont-St-Michel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Normandy, France, Europe

Cloudy sky at dusk, Mont-St-Michel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Normandy, France, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Starry night sky above Alamut castle, Qazvin Province, Iran

Starry night sky above Alamut castle, Qazvin Province, Iran

Background imageFortress Collection: Snow capped High Atlas Mountains from Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, near Ouarzazate, Morocco

Snow capped High Atlas Mountains from Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, near Ouarzazate, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Background imageFortress Collection: Europe, Estonia

Europe, Estonia
Estonia, Western Estonia Islands, Saaremaa Island, Kuressaare, Kuressaare Castle

Background imageFortress Collection: Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Narva, Narva Castle, 13th century, sunset

Estonia, Northeastern Estonia, Narva, Narva Castle, 13th century, sunset

Background imageFortress Collection: France, Languedoc-Rousillon, Carcassonne. The fortifications of Carcassonne at dusk

France, Languedoc-Rousillon, Carcassonne. The fortifications of Carcassonne at dusk

Background imageFortress Collection: Interior decorative detail

Interior decorative detail, Amber Fort, one of the great Rajput forts, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Background imageFortress Collection: Byzantine fortress, Paphos, Cyprus, Europe

Byzantine fortress, Paphos, Cyprus, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Nottingham Castle. Creator: Unknown

Nottingham Castle. Creator: Unknown
Nottingham Castle. View of the castle in Nottinghamshire, located in a strategic position on a promontory known as Castle Rock

Background imageFortress Collection: tradition, clouds, sky, county, travel, fortress, landmark, protection, defense, ancient

tradition, clouds, sky, county, travel, fortress, landmark, protection, defense, ancient, architecture, daytime, outdoors, Irish, history, river, nobody, wall, Cahir Castle, Tipperary

Background imageFortress Collection: Curves drawn by the tide, Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, Europe

Curves drawn by the tide, Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: East View of the Forts Jellali and Merani, Muskah, Arabia, June 1793 (w / c, pen & ink

East View of the Forts Jellali and Merani, Muskah, Arabia, June 1793 (w / c, pen & ink
XYC206193 East View of the Forts Jellali and Merani, Muskah, Arabia, June 1793 (w/c, pen & ink and pencil on paper) by Daniell

Background imageFortress Collection: Corsica, (Monaco?) c. 1830-35 (w / c on brown paper)

Corsica, (Monaco?) c. 1830-35 (w / c on brown paper)
XYC203476 Corsica, (Monaco?) c.1830-35 (w/c on brown paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 13.8x18.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageFortress Collection: Mosaic floor, Byzantine Church, hill top palace complex, Masada fortress, UNESCO

Mosaic floor, Byzantine Church, hill top palace complex, Masada fortress, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Israel, Middle East

Background imageFortress Collection: The Belvedere Tower frames the snowy peaks and Peak Badile on a spring day, Maloja Pass

The Belvedere Tower frames the snowy peaks and Peak Badile on a spring day, Maloja Pass, Canton of Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: 1930s RAF biplane diving with the engine still running

1930s RAF biplane diving with the engine still running
Republic P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolts of the 82nd Squadron 78th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Wing, escorting Boeing B-176-25-VE Fortress Bomber over the Continent in 1945. Date: 1945

Background imageFortress Collection: Gori Castle and Lomtchabuki statue, Gori, Shida Kartli, Georgia, Caucasus, Central Asia

Gori Castle and Lomtchabuki statue, Gori, Shida Kartli, Georgia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Asia

Background imageFortress Collection: The old Agios Nikolaos fortress and lighthouse in Mandraki Harbour with deer statue in foreground

The old Agios Nikolaos fortress and lighthouse in Mandraki Harbour with deer statue in foreground, Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Yin and yang sign on a door, fortress of Suwon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Korea, Asia

Yin and yang sign on a door, fortress of Suwon, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Korea, Asia

Background imageFortress Collection: Water Gardens at Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock), Sigiriya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Water Gardens at Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock), Sigiriya, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Background imageFortress Collection: Building a fortress (14th c. ). Gothic art. Miniature

Building a fortress (14th c. ). Gothic art. Miniature
Building a fortress (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageFortress Collection: Old Main Bridge and Fortress Marienberg, Wurzburg, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Old Main Bridge and Fortress Marienberg, Wurzburg, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Stahleck Castle, Bacharach, Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Stahleck Castle, Bacharach, Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Chateau Comtal (Chateau of the Counts of Foix). Foix; Ariege; France

Chateau Comtal (Chateau of the Counts of Foix). Foix; Ariege; France

Background imageFortress Collection: Castel d Ovo, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Castel d Ovo, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Rumeli Hisar fort and Fatih bridge, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Rumeli Hisar fort and Fatih bridge, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Swallows nest, Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine, Europe

Swallows nest, Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine, Europe




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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.