Watch Tower Collection (#2)

Spring field
Judit Bánszki

The Tower and the Dome
Juan López Ruiz

The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, from a series of the Seven Wonders of the World, 1886 (engraving)
IND388243 The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, from a series of the Seven Wonders of the World, 1886 (engraving) by Knab, Ferdinand (1834-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spain: Castillo Coca, Gate and Watch Tower (b / w photo)
6017884 Spain: Castillo Coca, Gate and Watch Tower (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castillo Coca, Gate and Watch Tower)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tour (du guet); Watch-tower; Wachthurm (engraving)
7197776 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tour (du guet); Watch-tower; Wachthurm (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour (du guet); Watch-tower; Wachthurm

Heather blooms on the cliffs at Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
Heather (Calluna vulgaris) blooms on the cliffs at Old Head of Kinsale with the Old Head Castle (Downmacpatrick) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean; Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland

Flowing clouds pass over the Jian Kou Great Wall
Yuan Cui

Watch-Tower on Hythe Bridge, called "Friar Bacons Study"(engraving)
662617 Watch-Tower on Hythe Bridge, called " Friar Bacons Study" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watch-Tower on Hythe Bridge)

Convict Life at Portland (engraving)
1044068 Convict Life at Portland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convict Life at Portland)

A New Watch-Tower in Teck (engraving)
1055953 A New Watch-Tower in Teck (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Watch-Tower in Teck)

Sebastopol, from a Watch Tower in the Centre of the Town (engraving)
2785622 Sebastopol, from a Watch Tower in the Centre of the Town (engraving) by Bossoli, Carol (1815-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastopol)

Watch Tower. Khyber Pass (engraving)
672039 Watch Tower. Khyber Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watch Tower. Khyber Pass)

A Chinese infantryman, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC232561 A Chinese infantryman, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Giulio Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Bigatti

Mandalay, the Capital of Burmah (engraving)
1623464 Mandalay, the Capital of Burmah (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mandalay, the Capital of Burmah)

Edystone Lighthouse engraved by Henry Roberts (fl. 1762), 1762 (engraving)
STC149896 Edystone Lighthouse engraved by Henry Roberts (fl.1762), 1762 (engraving) by Winstanley, Henry (1644-1703) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mountain Passes of India (engraving)
3625198 Mountain Passes of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountain Passes of India. Illustration for Chatterbox (1879)

An Artists Tour on the Main (engraving)
1052089 An Artists Tour on the Main (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Artists Tour on the Main)

The night of the Great Wall
Simoon

The Waziri Expedition (litho)
1601297 The Waziri Expedition (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waziri Expedition)

Postcard with architectural drawing, 1904 (colour litho)
BCC423433 Postcard with architectural drawing, 1904 (colour litho) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front view of the Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1 1792
6340494 Front view of the Watch Tower or Barbican in the City Wall discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1 1792 by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info)

The Impending Afghan War (engraving)
1621589 The Impending Afghan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impending Afghan War)

Observatory, from An Historical Account of the Battle of Waterloo
1268416 Observatory, from An Historical Account of the Battle of Waterloo, 1817 (coloured aquatint) by Rouse, James (19th century); National Army Museum

The Crisis in China, the Disturbed Imperial Capital (b / w photo)
1599936 The Crisis in China, the Disturbed Imperial Capital (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China, the Disturbed Imperial Capital)

Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower (engraving)
1602056 Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of St Petersburg, from a Watch-Tower)

Illuminations at St Petersburg (engraving)
1097905 Illuminations at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illuminations at St Petersburg)

Early Spring in Mutianyu
C.S. Tjandra

Bench on the Beach
George Digalakis

Il gazebo
Massimo Della Latta

Mother and daughter climbing the steps on the Great Wall
Hua Zhu

Photographing the Great Wall
Hua Zhu

Icebound Great Wall
Simoon

Ladder to heaven
Simoon

The Berlin Wall was a concrete and earth barrier built by the Soviet Union and German Democratic Republic (GDR, East Germany) that enclosed the city of West Berlin, separating it from East Germany

The Berlin Wall was a concrete and earth barrier built by the Soviet Union and German Democratic Republic (GDR, East Germany) that enclosed the city of West Berlin, separating it from East Germany

Georgia, Georgian Military Highway, Kazbegi-Stepantsminda. Gergeti Trinity Church and Mt. Kazbek

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China, Jiangsu, Nanjing, Retired couples dancing beneath the Ming city wall at Xuanwu Lake Park, Couples in foreground dancing the tango in a line

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Albania, Kruja, Exterior of stone watchtower at Kruja Castle

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Albania, Kruja, Watchtower at Kruja Castle

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Albania, Kruja. Exterior of stone watch tower at Kruja Castle

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Albania, Kruja. Stone watch tower of Kruja Castle and part ruined walls

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Albania, Kruja, Exterior of stone watch tower at Kruja Castle

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Albania, Kruja. Exterior of stone watch tower at Kruja Castle

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Albania, Kruja, Exterior of stone watchtower at Kruja Castle

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Albania, Kruja, Exterior of stone watchtower at Kruja Castle

Watch Tower on South Rim of Grand Canyon illuminated by moonlight, Grand Canyon National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arizona, United States of America, North America

The chief charm of medieval Visby, the City Walls, Island of Gotland, Sweden, c1930s
The Chief Charm of Medieval Visby, the City Walls, Island of Gotland, Sweden, c1930s. Medieval defensive walls built during 13th and 14th centuries around the Swedish town of Visby on Gotland

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"The Arresting Belfort: A Glimpse into the World of Watch Towers" From the Torre del Oro in Seville, Andalucia to the Great Wall's restored section with watchtowers near Beijing, China, watch towers have always held a certain allure. In Kuwait City's Salmiya district, Palm beach provides a stunning backdrop for a captivating city skyline as seen from an elegant watch tower. As we venture further eastward, another mesmerizing view unfolds before us - Arabian Gulf and Kuwait City's skyline merge seamlessly at Al Hamra. Meanwhile, in Shaanxi province's Xi'an lies an ancient city wall adorned with a majestic watch tower that stands as a testament to history. Marina Waves Leisure complex in Salmiya offers visitors an opportunity to indulge their senses while enjoying panoramic views from its three-storey watchtower. Moving westwards to Italy's enchanting island of Sardinia reveals two remarkable structures - Torre Argentina near Bosa and Turre sa Mora at Punta Mannu Cape near Mandriola; both Spanish Watch towers steeped in rich history. In Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region lies the Iron Tower of Mainz, showcasing architectural brilliance against picturesque surroundings. Lastly, Sicily unveils yet another gem - Torre Saurella (or Sorella), an ancient watchtower standing tall amidst the beauty of Torretta Granitola. Even on seemingly ordinary slip roads like DP248963, there is no shortage of intrigue when it comes to these guardians of time. Whether they serve as historical landmarks or offer breathtaking vistas from modern complexes, one thing remains constant - watch towers continue to captivate our imagination across continents and throughout centuries.