City Walls Collection (#4)

The Main Gate, New Yoshiwara, c. 1745. Creator: Torii Kiyotada
The Main Gate, New Yoshiwara, c. 1745. Detail from a larger artwork

The City Walls of Utrecht by the "Plompetoren", 1763. Creator: Paulus van Liender
The City Walls of Utrecht by the "Plompetoren", 1763

The Procession at the Old Gate, Rye, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Procession at the Old Gate, Rye, 1850. State visit of Thomas Farncomb, Lord Mayor of London, to the town of Rye in Sussex

Porta San Pancrazio - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Porta San Pancrazio - Rome, 1850. View of...the Gate of San Pancrazio itself, with the rapid descent from its commanding height towards the Tiber...'

From the Walls, near the Porta San Pancrazio - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
From the Walls, near the Porta San Pancrazio - Rome, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Scene at the Castle Gate, Lincoln, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene at the Castle Gate, Lincoln, 1850....what was the cause of their present distress? It was simply this - that the tenant-farmers

Panorama of Constantinople and the Dardanelles - the Sublime Porte, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Panorama of Constantinople and the Dardanelles - the Sublime Porte, 1850. Gate to the Imperial Palace and Fountain of Ahmed III

Town Bridge and Portal, 1820/39. Creator: William Leighton Leitch
Town Bridge and Portal, 1820/39

View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
View of Smyrna from the west - Turkish Quarter, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. E. A. Drew, chief engineer of the Ottoman Railway

Holy Land - Mount of Olives and Jerusalem -Bible
3783726 Holy Land - Mount of Olives and Jerusalem -Bible; (add.info.: The Holy Land - The Mount of Olives and Jerusalem from the north east. 1840 hand coloured engraving)

The Holy Land - Bethlehem - Bible
3783730 The Holy Land - Bethlehem - Bible; (add.info.: The Holy Land - Bethlehem. c.1840 hand coloured engraving. Drawn by William Henry Bartlett : 26 March 1809 - 13 September 1854)

Iraq - Tallisim tower of ancient Baghdad rampart
3790495 Iraq - Tallisim tower of ancient Baghdad rampart; (add.info.: Iraq - Tallisim the tower of the ancient Baghdad rampart which was built by Abu Jaffar el Mansour the first founder of Baghdad in)

View of a ksar, Dra valley (photo)
GDG287854 View of a ksar, Dra valley (photo) by Moroccan School; Morocco; (add.info.: Vallee du Draa; pisee; Grand Sud; ); eGerard Degeorge; Moroccan, out of copyright

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Creator: Frans Hogenberg
Plan of Canterbury in the Sixteenth Century, (1943). Map of the walled city of Cantuarbury in Kent, originally published c1580 by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenburg

Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Hatamen Gate, Peking, China, 1898. View of camels in front of the gate and tower at the entrance to the walled city of Peking (now Beijing). Ha-Ta-Men in Peking

Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Citadel and Palace of the Ancient Kings of Bulgaria at Tirnova", 1890. Veliko Tarnovo, a city in north central Bulgaria known as the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom

Death of Simon De Montfort, (1218), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Death of Simon De Montfort, (1218), 1890. Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (1175-1218), a prominent leader of the Albigensian Crusade, died at the Siege of Toulouse in 1218

Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Triumphal Entry of Richard I. and Philip Augustus Into Acre, (1191), 1890. Philip II of France (1165-1223) travelled to the Holy Land in the Third Crusade, 1189-1192 with King Richard I of England

Tower on the walls, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Tower on the walls, 1864....the Old-world city of Nuremberg...is rich in everything of the past, and owes nothing to the present...To find oneself there is to be thrown back 300 or 400 years

Montefabbri (Italy, Marche, Pesaro province, municipality of Vallefoglia), view of the village

Montefabbri (Italy, Marche, Pesaro province, municipality of Vallefoglia), view of the village

Spain, Castile and Leon, Salamanca, Calle San Pablo, The Cathedral and the city walls

Old Town Walls and St Olafs Church at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

Old Town Walls at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

Old Town Walls, Tallinn, Estonia

Kiek in de Kok Tower, Old Town Walls, Tallinn, Estonia

Pikk jalg street at sunrise, Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church, Tallinn, Estonia

Toompea Hill Lookout Point, view over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at sunset, Tallinn, Estonia

Pikk jalg street, Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

Viru Gate at dawn, Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at sunrise, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at dawn, Tallinn, Estonia

View over the Old Town towards St Olafs Church at dusk, Tallinn, Estonia

Italy, Sardinia, Alghero, View of ancient city walls and the historical center

Hadrians Gate, Antalya, Turkey

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina walls

Tunisia, Kairouan, Madina walls and Globe monument

Malta, Valletta, skyline with St. Pauls Anglican Cathedral and Carmelite Church from Sliema

Luxembourg, Vianden, The Stadthaus (town hall)

Oudaia Kasbah and Coastline, Rabat, Morocco, North Africa

Two People On City Walls, Oudaia Kasbah, Rabat, Morocco, North Africa

Old City Wall With Anti Atlas Mountain Range In The Background, Taroudant, Morocco, North Africa

City Wall, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

City Wall, Medina, Meknes, Morocco, North Africa

Lady in Sunlight, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

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"City Walls: A Tapestry of History and Culture" From the ancient walls of Derry in Ireland's North to the captivating murals of Bogside, they have long been a canvas for stories and art. In Croatia's Dubrovnik, one can marvel at the breathtaking view of rooftops from atop its medieval citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Traveling further south to Carcassonne in France, we encounter a hilltop town surrounded by an impressive medieval fortress that stands as a testament to its rich history. Similarly, York Minster rises majestically above the City Wall in England's Yorkshire, offering panoramic views over this charming city. Venturing into the Middle East, Jerusalem boasts two iconic sites - the Walls and Citadel of David within its Old City. These ancient fortifications echo with tales from centuries past. Meanwhile, Baku in Azerbaijan showcases a stunning fountain nestled within its gated city wall – an enchanting sight recognized as another UNESCO World Heritage site. Back to Croatia's Dubrovnik; it enchants visitors not only with its walls but also with its old town panorama – yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you back through time. And if we delve into history itself, we discover fascinating engravings like "The City of York" from 1738 or "Walkers Pillar" captured by R Wallis in Londonderry during 1860. Even older still is John Hooker's map depicting Exeter in 1587 – an artistic representation showcasing how cities were perceived centuries ago. Lastly, gazing towards Damascus Gate from Jerusalem's Old City offers glimpses into Israel’s vibrant past and present. City walls stand tall as witnesses to our collective heritage - they tell stories etched on their stones and inspire us through their grandeur. Whether adorned with murals or providing breathtaking vistas, these fortified structures are more than mere boundaries; they are living testaments to the resilience and creativity of humanity.