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Fortress Collection (page 7)

Discover the allure of ancient fortresses scattered across Europe and beyond

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

Background imageFortress Collection: Craigmiller Castle (3 miles southeast of Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Craigmiller Castle (3 miles southeast of Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Walled and turreted fortress of La Cite, Carcassonne, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Walled and turreted fortress of La Cite, Carcassonne, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Languedoc, France, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ripley Castle, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Balvenie Castle, Dufftown, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Balvenie Castle, Dufftown, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: DMaca271

DMaca271
Balvenie Castle, Dufftown, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Walls of The Citadel

Walls of The Citadel, seen from the moat, Aleppo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Syria, Middle East

Background imageFortress Collection: Akershus Castle and fortress

Akershus Castle and fortress, Central Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia

Background imageFortress Collection: Namutoni Fort

Namutoni Fort, accommodation in restcamp at Namutoni, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Background imageFortress Collection: Headland on the Straits of Messina

Headland on the Straits of Messina, famous for the six-headed monster in Homers Odyssey, Scilla, Calabria, Italy, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Sunset over the Tiracol River viewed from Fort Tiiracol

Sunset over the Tiracol River viewed from Fort Tiiracol, Goa, India

Background imageFortress Collection: Glass and tile work embedded in walls of the Juna Mahal Fort

Glass and tile work embedded in walls of the Juna Mahal Fort, Dungarpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Background imageFortress Collection: The ghats on the Narmada River at the Ahilya Fort and Temples

The ghats on the Narmada River at the Ahilya Fort and Temples, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageFortress Collection: The Red Fort

The Red Fort, built by the Moghul emperor Akbar, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Background imageFortress Collection: View of the fortified old city

View of the fortified old city, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan State, India

Background imageFortress Collection: Cracassonne old city, & vineyards, Aude, France

Cracassonne old city, & vineyards, Aude, France

Background imageFortress Collection: Town of Veliko Tarnovo and walls of Tsarevets fortress from Tsarevetes Hill

Town of Veliko Tarnovo and walls of Tsarevets fortress from Tsarevetes Hill, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey Harbour, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK

Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey Harbour, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK

Background imageFortress Collection: Kost Fort dating from the 14th century, Cesky Raj, North Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Kost Fort dating from the 14th century, Cesky Raj, North Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Background imageFortress Collection: Peter & Paul Fortress

Peter & Paul Fortress
A view of the town and habour of St Peter and St Paul, in Kamtschatka. Probably the Peter & Paul Fortress in the Neva delta which was used as a political prison

Background imageFortress Collection: TANTALLON CASTLE, LOOKING EAST. Tantallon Castle is a semi-ruined mid-14th-century

TANTALLON CASTLE, LOOKING EAST. Tantallon Castle is a semi-ruined mid-14th-century fortress, located convert|5|km east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland

Background imageFortress Collection: Vicalvi medieval castle with the typical red cross painted on the perimetral wall, Vicalvi

Vicalvi medieval castle with the typical red cross painted on the perimetral wall, Vicalvi, Frosinone province, Ciociaria region, Latium, Italy

Background imageFortress Collection: Detail of stone wall at Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Cusco Province, Cuzco Region, Peru

Detail of stone wall at Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Cusco Province, Cuzco Region, Peru

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

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

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

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

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

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




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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.