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A part of the former seventeenth-century bulwarks and defenses of Groningen (1608-1642) has since the late nineteenth century given way to a delightful park, the Noorderplantsoen (see inset for a view). Groningen, at the confluence of two rivers giving access to the Waddenzee and then the North Sea, was never a very militaristic town and far more interested in trade and industry. Especially important was shipping to Scotland, the Baltic and also 'the West' (western Africa and South America, in particular Brazil). One of the wharfs of the West Indies Trading Company (WIC) was to the southeast of the water you can see in the inset.
The main photo has a European Honeybee - a symbol, of course, of industry and commerce - visiting a Smooth Snowberry, which has made its way through commerce from the Americas to Europe. Honeybee likely is 'wild' or from the hive of a hobby man; she's an example of her sisters in the wonderful mosaic in Brugstraat 7 (see: www.flickr.com/photos/87453322@N00/16334368123/in/photoli...).
REGENSBURG (RATISBON), a city and episcopal see of Germany, in the kingdom of Bavaria, and the capital of the government district of the Upper Palatinate. Pop. (1905) 48,412. It is situated on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the influx of the Regen, 86 m. by rail N.E. from Munich, and 60 m.
S.E. of Nuremberg. On the other side of the river is the suburb Stadt-am-Hof, connected with Regensburg by a long stone bridge of the 12th century, above and below which are the islands of Oberer and Unterer Worth. In appearance the town is quaint and romantic, presenting almost as faithful a picture of a town of the early middle ages as Nuremberg does of the later. One of the most characteristic features in its architecture is the number of strong loopholed towers attached to the more ancient dwellings. The interesting "street of the envoys" (Gesandtenstrasse) is so called because it contained the residences of most of the envoys to the German diet, whose coats-of-arms may still be seen on many of the houses.
The cathedral, though small, is a very interesting example of pure German Gothic. It was founded in 1275, and completed in 1634, with the exception of the towers, which were finished in 1869. The interior contains numerous interesting monuments, including one of Peter Vischer's masterpieces. Adjoining the cloisters are two chapels of earlier date than the cathedral itself, one of which, known as the "old cathedral," goes back perhaps to the 8th century. The church of St James - also called Schottenkirche - a plain Romanesque basilica of the 12th century, derives its name from the monastery of Irish Benedictines ("Scoti") to which it was attached; the principal doorway is covered with very singular grotesque carvings. The old parish church of St Ulrich is a good example of the Transition style of the 13th century, and contains a valuable antiquarian collection. Examples of the Romanesque basilica style are the church of Obermiinster, dating from Iwo, and the abbey church of St Emmeran, built in the 13th century, and remarkable as one of the few German churches with a detached belfry. The beautiful cloisters of the ancient abbey, one of the oldest in Germany, are still in fair preservation. In 1809 the conventual buildings were converted into a palace for the prince of Thurn and Taxis, hereditary postmaster-general of the Holy Roman Empire. The town hall, dating in part from the 14th century, contains the rooms occupied by the imperial diet from 1663 to 1806. An historical interest also attaches to the Gasthof zum Goldenen Kreuz (Golden Cross Inn), where Charles V. made the acquaintance of Barbara Blomberg, the mother of Don John of Austria (b. 1547). The house is also shown where Kepler died in 1630. Perhaps the most pleasing modern building in the city is the Gothic villa of the king of Bavaria on the bank of the Danube. At Kumpfmiihl, in the immediate neighbourhood of the city, was discovered, in 1885, the remains of a Roman camp with an arched gateway; the latter, known as the Porta Praetoria, was cleared in 1887. Among the public institutions of the city should be mentioned the public library, picture gallery, botanical garden, and the institute for the making of stained glass. The educational establishments include two gymnasia, an episcopal clerical seminary, a seminary for boys and a school of church music. Among the chief manufactures are iron and steel wares, pottery, parquet flooring, tobacco, and lead pencils. Boat-building is also prosecuted, and a brisk transit trade is carried on in salt, grain and timber.
Near Regensburg are two very handsome classical buildings, erected by Louis I. of Bavaria as national monuments of German patriotism and greatness. The more imposing of the two is the Walhalla, a costly reproduction of the Parthenon, erected as a Teutonic temple of fame on a hill rising from the Danube at Donaustauf, 6 m. to the east. The interior, which is as rich as coloured marbles, gilding, and sculptures can make it, contains the busts of more than a hundred German worthies. The second of King Louis's buildings is the Befreiungshalle at Kelheim, 14 m. above. Regensburg, a, large circular building which has for its aim the glorification of the heroes of the war of liberation in 1813.
The early Celtic settlement of Radespona (L. Lat. Ratisbona) was chosen by the Romans, who named it Castra Regina, as the centre of their power on the upper Danube. It is mentioned as a trade centre as early as the 2nd century. It afterwards became the seat of the dukes of Bavaria, and one of the main bulwarks of the East Frankish monarchy; and it was also the focus from which Christianity spread over southern Germany. ' St Emmeran founded. an abbey here in the middle of the 7th century, and St Boniface established the bishopric about a hundred years later. Regensburg acquired the freedom of the empire in the 13th century, and was for a time the most flourishing city in southern Germany. It became the chief seat of the trade with India and the Levant, and the boatmen of Regensburg are frequently heard of as expediting the journeys of the Crusaders. The city was loyally Ghibelline in its sympathies, and was a favourite residence of the emperors. Numerous diets were held here from time to time, and after. 1663 it became the regular place of meeting of the German diet. The Reformation found only temporary acceptance at 'Regensburg, and was met by a counter-reformation inspired by the Jesuits. Before this. period the city had almost wholly lost its commercial importance owing to the changes in the great highways of trade. Regensburg had its due share in the Thirty Years' and other wars, and is said to have suffered in all no fewer than seventeen sieges. In 1807 the town and bishopric were assigned to the prince primate Dalberg, and in 1810 they were ceded to Bavaria. After the battle of Eggmiihl in 1809 the Austrians retired upon Regensburg, and the pursuing French defeated them again beneath its walls and reduced a great part of the city to ashes.
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EW&S livery 60040 on the banks of the River Wye at Bulwark on 18/04/05 with 6V92 10.10 Corby-Margam coil empties.
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The Noorderplantsoen in Groningen is the modern form of the former bulwarks of Stad! It's a wonderful tranquil place and enhanced by this pretty baroque pond in Autumn setting. The bright spots left and right are beds of Begonias.
The Venetian harbour of Chania was built between 1320 and 1356. The harbour was used for commerce and also to control the Sea of Crete against pirates.
The Venetian harbour had room for 40 galleys, but it constantly silted up and was never very deep, so it kept having to be dredged, a difficult job with the equipment of the time.
On its north side the harbour is protected by a breakwater. Near the middle of this is a small bulwark like a gun emplacement and the tiny chapel of St Nicholas. This was where the Venetians and Turks executed condemned prisoners.
The Firkas Fortress at the harbour entrance and the St Nicholas bastion in the middle of the breakwater defended the harbour from raiders.
Today, the Venetian harbour offers moorage for fishing boats and other small craft, while the commercial and passenger port of Chania is seven kilometres to the east, in Souda Bay.
The lighthouse is a distinctive feature of the harbour. It was built at the harbour entrance by the Venetians and restored in its present form by the Egyptians (1830-1840). The lighthouse of the Venetian harbour of Chania always fascinates visitors and is one of the most-photographed monuments in Crete.
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Viewed from the M48 Wye Bridge, 40145 passes Bulwark, south of Chepstow with Pathfinder Tours 'The Welsh Central Liner II' a 1Z47 05.44 Crewe-Llandrindod Wells on 03/03/07. A similar tour to the original 'Welsh Central Liner' 23 years earlier run by F&W Railtours on 03/03/84 featuring 40035.
PENTAX 67, PENTAX SMC 165mm, Fujichrome PROVIA 100F
Sloten (een van de elf steden uit de beroemde elfstedentochten) is oorspronkelijk een tolplaats op de kruising van de Ee, de vaarweg tussen de Zuiderzee en het Slotermeer, en de handelsweg van Bentheim naar Stavoren. Het vestingstadje verkreeg in 1250 de stadsrechten en wordt omringd door bolwerken die verbonden werden door zes bastions. Twee waterpoorten uit 1581 zijn er nog, de landpoorten zijn verdwenen. Sinds 1972 beschermd stadsgezicht omdat het er nu nog steeds uitziet als vroeger.
Sloten (one of the eleven cities from the famous eleven city tours) is originally a toll place at the junction of the Ee, the waterway between the Zuiderzee and the Slotermeer, and the trade route over land of Bentheim to Stavoren. The fortified town got city rights in 1250 and is surrounded by bulwarks which were connected by six bastions. Two water gates from 1581 are still there, the land ports are gone. Is since 1972 heritage, because it still as was.
The Venetian harbour of Chania was built between 1320 and 1356. The harbour was used for commerce and also to control the Sea of Crete against pirates.
The Venetian harbour had room for 40 galleys, but it constantly silted up and was never very deep, so it kept having to be dredged, a difficult job with the equipment of the time.
On its north side the harbour is protected by a breakwater. Near the middle of this is a small bulwark like a gun emplacement and the tiny chapel of St Nicholas. This was where the Venetians and Turks executed condemned prisoners.
The Firkas Fortress at the harbour entrance and the St Nicholas bastion in the middle of the breakwater defended the harbour from raiders.
Today, the Venetian harbour offers moorage for fishing boats and other small craft, while the commercial and passenger port of Chania is seven kilometres to the east, in Souda Bay.
The lighthouse is a distinctive feature of the harbour. It was built at the harbour entrance by the Venetians and restored in its present form by the Egyptians (1830-1840). The lighthouse of the Venetian harbour of Chania always fascinates visitors and is one of the most-photographed monuments in Crete.
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When I feel like living high-born I spend some time in yet another one of my homes. This one is located high up in the city of Markarth (a very medieval town). The house is called Vlindrel Hall and is a bit like a small castle. Here is a self portrait of me (Elyod) with reflected light from a huge fireplace. The formal dining table is behind me up a level. In the left of the image is my housecarl, Argis The Bulwark. A housecarl is sworn to protect the owner (me) and all my goods. Although gruff... he is also strong and very loyal. I will try in the next several posts to show more of this imposing structure... Vlindrel Hall.
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El castell de Cardona és un dels més importants de la historia de Catalunya, pel seus vincles amb els vescomtes de Cardona, el control de les mines de sal, i els setges borbonics durant la guerra de Successió, notablement el de 1711 i el de 1713-1714, on només es rendí després de la caiguda de Barcelona.
Vaig fer aquesta fotografia des d'on ara hi ha el mirador del camp de futbol, però on aproximadament es situà una de les principals bateries de setge franceses el 1711. Però el setge fou una derrota pels borbonics, majoritariament francesos.
Per cert, en el moment de pujar-la a Flickr, aquesta fotografia és la número 9999 de totes les que hi tinc....
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The castle of Cardona, above the city of the same name, seen from the football field viewpoint. In this plain there was one of the largest French siege batteries in 1711. But their guns could barely reach the mighty lower walls.
It's one of the key fortresses in Catalonia, with a lot of history in medieval and modern times, most notably it's control of the salt mines and the borbonic sieges of 1711 and 1713-1714 during the War of the Spanish Succession, where it was the last standing spot of Catalan resistance, only surrendering a week after the fall of Barcelona.
By the way, the moment this picture was uploaded to my Flickr, this was the image number 9999. Just saying...
Great Wall of China great wall is an extensive bulwark erected in ancient China, one of the largest building-construction projects ever undertaken. The Great Wall actually consists of numerous walls—many of them parallel to each other—built over some two millennia across northern China and southern Mongolia. The most extensive and best-preserved version of the wall dates from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and runs for some 5,500 miles (8,850 km) east to west from Mount Hu near Dandong, southeastern Liaoning province, to Jiayu Pass west of Jiuquan, northwestern Gansu province.
50041 'Bulwark' powers away from Taunton Station amidst the devastation of the remodeling with a down express on January 30th 1987.
The ruins of castle in Asklipio, Rhodes :)
Asklipio is a small village on Rhodes island, located 64 km southeast of Rhodes capital. This lovely mountainous village is built amphitheatrically and stands out for its unique natural surroundings. The most important feature of Asklipio is the Medieval Castle which was built in 1479 by the Knights Hospitaller to protect the southern part of the island. In the Byzantine period, during the time of the Knights, the castle also offered the inhabitants of the surrounding villages protection against enemy attacks. It had rectangular bulwarks and two massive towers. Its only gate leads to the south-east corner tower. Two construction stages can be distinguished. Inside the castle there are preserved ruins of buildings and two tanks. From the walls of the castle there is a beautiful view on surroundings. At the center of the village stands also a lovely church of Virgin Mary built in 1060 A.D and right next to it is the old olive press whereas today it has become a Folklore Museum.
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Cel naszej wycieczki - ruiny zamku w Asklipio :)
Asklipio to niewielka miejscowość w Grecji, położona w południowo-wschodniej części wyspy Rodos. Jednym z ciekawszych zabytków są tu usytuowane na malowniczym wzgórzu ruiny średniowiecznego zamku. Warownia wzniesiona została w XV wieku, kiedy to wyspa znajdowała się pod rządami zakonu joannitów. Głównym zadaniem zamku miała być ochrona mieszkańców Asklipio przed najazdami z zewnątrz. Z tej niegdyś imponującej twierdzy do czasów obecnych zachowały się jedynie ruiny w postaci bramy wejściowej oraz murów wewnętrznych. Ponadto obejrzeć można tu także wybudowane przez Włochów dwie wieże. Na terenie ruin uwagę przyciągają także dawne otwory po studniach. Jeden z nich stanowił niegdyś rzekomo wejście do podziemnego tunelu, gdzie mieszkańcy miasteczka skrywali się gdy wyspa najeżdżana była przez piratów. Z murów zamku rozpościera się przepiękna panorama okolicy. Odwiedzając Asklipio warto także zobaczyć gruntownie odrestaurowany XI wieczny kościół Zaśnięcia Najświętszej Marii Panny.
August 12, 2016
Spirketting:
/ˈspɜːkɪtɪŋ/
noun (nautical)
1. deck planking near the bulwarks
2. the interior lining between ports and the overhead interior surface of the cabin
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I've had this shot in mind for a while, but always kept in the back of my mind as a back up for a day when I just wasn't motivated with the camera.
Today was one of those days, so this evening after trying to motivate myself all day, I grabbed my bike and headed down the parkway to take a quick shot.
Beyondhue did a similar shot recently if you're interested in seeing a wider angle of the building. We probably stood in near the same spot to get out shots; and I always find it interesting to see what someone's camera captures from the same location.
Anyway, hope everyone has had a good day.
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The fortress seen from Isegran.
Fredrikstad Fortress 350 year anniversary.
Year 1658. Denmark-Norway have to give up Bohus fortress to Sweden. Need for permanent border fortifications.
A close vantage from within the sturdy walls of the ancient keep reveal intricate architectural details along the castle's perimeter - masonry bulwarks tower skyward, embrasures punctuate the edge strategically for surveillance of the surrounding fields and wooded hills comprising the protected realm over which these fortifications have long maintained ever-vigilant watch.
Kronborg is a castle and stronghold in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. Immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe and was inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2000.
El puerto de la ciudad de A Coruña,por su situación geográfica,siempre fué objetivo militar ingles y de hecho,sufrió varios ataques de buques de ese pais,bien por represalias,por haber albergado la Armada Invencible,o bien conquistarlo para dominar el estratégico paso por el Cabo Finisterre,que servía de referencia marítima a todos los buques que venían de América.A pesar de todos los intentos de la corona británica,eso nunca llegó a suceder y los ingleses,en los varios ataques a la ciudad,tuvieron que retroceder ante la férrea defensa de sus habitantes.Aqui Francis Drake sufrió una estrepitosa derrota y lo único que pudo llevarse,fueron las llaves de las puertas de la ciudad que,por cierto,los ingleses todavía no las devolvieron.
Un grand pavois est un étendage de pavillons de signalisation (alphabet et chiffres) reliés entre eux de l'avant à l'arrière d'un bateau, en passant par les mâts.
Pour les arrivées et les départs les hommes sont dans la mâture.
Great bulwark is a spreading of signal flags (alphabet and numbers) interconnected front to the back of a boat through the masts.
For arrivals and departures men are aloft.
Construido, inicialmente sobre un islote en el S. XVI, sirvió de baluarte defensivo, lazareto, hospital y carcel. Actualmente restaurado, sirve de Museo Arqueológico Provincial y Museo de la ciudad de A Coruña.
Built in !6th Century, on an nearby islet, it has been a defensive bulwark, hospital and jail.
Currently restored is Archaeological Museum and A Coruña Historical Museum.
Agra das Ánimas. A Coruña. Galiza. Galicia. España. Spain.
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Cidade Vella. A Coruña. Old Town.
HMS Bulwark (R08) a former fixed wing Light Fleet Carrier completed by Harland & Wolff Belfast in 1954, seen here after conversion to a Commando Carrier in 1960 (at Portsmouth), payed off in 1981 and towed to Cairnryan Scotland after a period moored in Portsmouth Harbour (Fareham Creek), her final voyage to the scrappers was in April 1984.
Romantic table for two , dont drink too much, you may fall in the water !
Despite being heavily bombed during World War II, Chania's Old Town is considered the most beautiful urban district on Crete, especially the crumbling Venetian harbour. The borders of the Old Town are the mostly destroyed old Venetian wall (and bulwarks) and this has been the cradle of all the civilizations which were developed in the area. The central part of the old town is named Kasteli and has been inhabited since Neolithic times. It is located on a small hill right next to the seafront and has always been the ideal place for a settlement due to its secure position, its location next to the harbour and its proximity to the fertile valley in the south. Nowadays it is a bit more quiet than the neighbouring areas of the west part of the district. The Splantzia quarter (next to the east part of Kasteli) is also largely untouched and very atmospheric. A plan for its future development is now under consideration.
The main square of the Old Town (next to the west end of Kasteli) is Eleftherios Venizelos Square, also known as Syntrivani(from Turkish şadırvan 'fountain'). It is the heart of the touristic activities in the area. Next to this (on the west side) lies the Topanas district, which was the Christian quarter during the Ottoman period. Its name comes from the Venetian ammunition warehouse (Turkish tophane), which was located there. The Jewish quarter (Evraiki or Ovraiki) was located at the north-west of the Old Town, behind the harbour and within the borders of Topanas. The whole Topanas area is generally picturesque, with many narrow alleys and old charming buildings, some of which have been restored as hotels, restaurants, shops and bars. This makes it a lively and colourful place especially during the warm period (April–October). In the winter, it still remains a center of activities (especially for nightlife) but in a more quiet and atmospheric way.
Finally, a very distinctive area of the Old Town is the harbour itself and generally the seafront ("akti"). Akti Tompazi, Akti Kountouriotou and Akti Enoseos (marina) all feature several historical buildings and a thriving nightlife. The main street that combines the modern town with the old town is Halidon Str.
The modern part of Chania is where most locals live and work. It is less traditional than the old town, but there are still areas of charming beauty or of some historical interest. The oldest district (early 18th century) of the modern city is Nea Hora (meaning "New Town") which is located beyond the west end of the old town. It is a developing area, but also a very picturesque one, with narrow old lanes leading to a small fishing harbour. During the same era the district of Halepa begun to grow to the east of the city and used to be home for the local aristocracy. Some of the historical buildings of the area (including old embassies of foreign countries) had been destroyed or abandoned during the later decades of the 20th century, and it was only recently when some interest was shown for the restoration of the remaining ones.
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