Watchtower Collection (page 3)

Watchtower Between Mocha and Musa

Porte de la Craffe, Nancy, France
Porte de la Craffe (The Craffe Gate), Nancy, France. A monumental, restored gate in the city's 14th-century defence wall, with bas reliefs & 2 watchtowers. Date: circa 1910s

Turkey. Constantinople - Leander's Tower
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Maiden's Tower or Leander's Tower (Kiz Kulesi). It was erected on a small islet at the Southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait in

Turkey. Constantinople. Galata Tower
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Galata Tower or Tower of Christ. It was buit in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople

Tower Of Calais
An etching of the Tour du Guet, a watchtower in Calais, northern France, dating from 1214, when Philip I, Count of Boulogne built fortifications in the town

a day at the sea
Uschi Hermann

Harold addresses William in the Great Hall of his castle in Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183117 Harold addresses William in the Great Hall of his castle in Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold is taken by William to his castle at Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183116 Harold is taken by William to his castle at Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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)

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Early morning at the Broadway Tower, Worcestershire, England Date: 21-07-2014

DDE-90038809
USA, Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park. Desert view area, The Watchtower, National Historic Landmark, designed by Mary Colter, winter. Date: 20/05/2010

DDE-90038808
USA, Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park. Desert view area, The Watchtower, National Historic Landmark, Mary Colter, Architect, built in 1932, winter. Date: 20/05/2010

DDE-90036264
Landscape on West Shetland. The Broch of Culswick. Shetland, Northern Isles, Scotland. (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/02/2010

DDE-90034933
Museum Vlad Tepes in the Chindia watch tower of the princely court (curtea palace) in Targoviste, Romania, Carpathian mountains. Date: 15/10/2009

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Museum Vlad Tepes in the Chindia watch tower of the princely court (curtea palace) in Targoviste, Romania, Carpathian mountains. Date: 15/10/2009

DDE-90034497
Historic yellow Saint Tiago Fortress (aka Forte de Sao Tiago or Fort of Saint James), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90032869
Malta, Valletta, Senglea, L-Isla, Senglea Point, The Vedette lookout Date: 29/11/2006

DDE-90032786
Italy, Sardinia, Nora. Spanish watchtower by the Laguna di Nora. Date: 19/05/2006

Great Wall Moonlight Starry Sky Cloud Sea
Kim Lee

flying dragon in the golden light
Damon Hao

Night of Watchtower
Ran Shen

A Dragon In Its Slumber
Jamie Z. Chan

USA, Arizona. Desert View Watchtower, on the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Signal Tower, Elk Mountain, overlooking Battle-field of Antietam, September
3951137 Signal Tower, Elk Mountain, overlooking Battle-field of Antietam, September, 1862 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); Addison Gallery of American Art

Torre del Oro, Seville, Spain (engraving)
3647517 Torre del Oro, Seville, Spain (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torre del Oro, Seville, Spain)

The Valley of Maidan, from Sketches in Afghaunistan
STC135167 The Valley of Maidan, from Sketches in Afghaunistan, engraved by Charles Haghe (1810-88) and Louis Haghe (1806-85) published by Henry Graves, 1842 (colour litho) by Atkinson

Green glazed model of a tower in three detachable sections, Han Dynasty
BAL45070 Green glazed model of a tower in three detachable sections, Han Dynasty by Chinese School; Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

St. Canices Cathedral (sepia photo)
322496 St. Canices Cathedral (sepia photo) by Irish Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Canices Cathedral, Kilkenny, Ireland)

Torre del Oro and Giralda belltower, Seville, Spain
The Torre del Oro (left), a medieval watchtower, and the Giralda belltower (right), in Seville, Spain, with ships on the Guadalquivir River in the foreground. Date: circa 1908

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

Lucerne, old bridge and watchtower (photo)
6025403 Lucerne, old bridge and watchtower (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucerne, old bridge and watchtower)

No 7 La Belle Alliance from the high Road, 1815 (w / c & pencil on paper)
1268396 No 7 La Belle Alliance from the high Road, 1815 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Dighton, Denis (1792-1827); National Army Museum

Ravello, 1926 (oil on canvas)
651414 Ravello, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Monsted, Peder (1859-1941); 42.8x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ravello. Peder Monsted (1859-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1926

A View of Paris looking toward the Louvre and the Tour de Nesle, 1671-77 (oil on canvas)
990226 A View of Paris looking toward the Louvre and the Tour de Nesle, 1671-77 (oil on canvas) by Bout, Peeter or Pieter (1658-1719); 58.1x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
CHT185961 The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, from a series of the Seven Wonders of the World published in Munchener Bilderbogen, 1886 (colour litho) by Knab

The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, from a series of the
CHT171876 The Great Lighthouse of Alexandria, from a series of the Seven Wonders of the World published in Munchener Bilderbogen, 1886 (colour litho) by Knab

Russia (engraving)
3627333 Russia (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (c.1825-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russia. Illustration from Album du Grand Journal (Imprimerie Auguste Vallee, Paris, 1864)

Ponte Salario, or Sabine, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384885 Ponte Salario, or Sabine, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Fire Brigade Station, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (photo)
5996750 Fire Brigade Station, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire Brigade Station, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

Cossacks Under a Watchtower on the Border of the Caucasus
1195780 Cossacks Under a Watchtower on the Border of the Caucasus; Cosaques sous la tour de guet a la frontiere du Caucase (oil on panel) by Pokhitonov

No 3 View of the Telegraph and part of the French Position
1268392 No 3 View of the Telegraph and part of the French Position, 1815 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Dighton, Denis (1792-1827); National Army Museum

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"Exploring the Rich History of Watchtowers: From Estonia to Puerto Rico and Beyond" Discovering Tallinn's Pikk Hermann Tower, a captivating watchtower that stands tall as part of Toompea Castle, overlooking the Estonian Parliament building. Journeying to Intramuros in Manila, Luzon, Philippines unveils the ancient Baluarte de San Diego watchtower, offering a glimpse into Southeast Asia's architectural heritage. Immerse yourself in history at Fort San Felipe del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico; its majestic watchtowers provide breathtaking views of both land and sea. In Seville, Andalucia, Spain lies Torre del Oro (Gold Tower), housing the Museo Naval and serving as a testament to Europe's maritime past. Witness an ethereal sight atop Jian kou Great Wall with its watchtower amidst a sea of clouds – an awe-inspiring experience like no other. Embark on an adventure between Mocha and Musa where a hidden gem awaits – an enchanting watchtower standing proudly against nature's beauty. Porte de la Craffe in Nancy, France showcases medieval charm through its well-preserved watchtower – step back in time within this historical city gate. Constantinople beckons with Leander's Tower and Galata Tower; these Turkish marvels stand as iconic symbols of Istanbul's rich cultural tapestry. Uncover the secrets held by the Tower Of Calais while enjoying a blissful day at sea – witness history blending seamlessly with natural splendor.