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The most substantial remains at Amman's citadel are those of the Umayyad Palace, a fine example of early Islamic architecture consisting of a square throne-room capped by a dome (a recent reconstruction in wood). The wall decoration of blind arcading is strikingly reminiscent of that found in Romanesque buildings.
On a hilltop site overlooking central Amman sits the Citadel, a complex of buildings and ruins dating back to classical times (when the city was known as Philadelphia) onwards and including the ruins of several temples, the most prominent of which is the Temple of Hercules, with several columns still standing at full height.
Later remains date from the Byzantine and Umayyad periods, an impressive domed throne-room from the latter dynasty, and reflect the rich history of the site.
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The Citadel of Aleppo is a large medieval fortified palace in the centre of the old city of Aleppo, northern Syria. It is considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world. Usage of the Citadel hill dates back at least to the middle of the 3rd millennium BC. Subsequently occupied by many civilizations including the Greeks, Byzantines, Ayyubids and Mamluks, the majority of the construction as it stands today is thought to originate from the Ayyubid period. An extensive conservation work has taken place in the 2000s by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in collaboration with Aleppo Archeological Society. Dominating the city, the Citadel is part of the Ancient City of Aleppo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
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The Citadel was the seat of the Imperial Emperor.. and good for him, but when we were there it rained rained rained!
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Fort George is the fortified summit of Citadel Hill, a National Historic Site of Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The hill was first fortified in 1749, the year the town of Halifax was founded.
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Hue: a great place to visit in Vietnam for those wishing to step back in time and discover some history.
The Citadel was the seat of the Imperial Emperor.. and good for him, but when we were there it rained rained rained!
Discover more on my travel blog: inmyshoestravel.com/hue/
Used as a citadel from the late 12th century until the mid-19th century.
From the sign at the front:
"It is the largest citadel in the Islamic world - it was established under the rule of Sultan Al-din Yusuf Ibn Ayyub at the hands of his minister Bahaa Al-din Qaraqqouch to be a fortress for Egypt and a residence for rule. Many establishments were added in it by the governors of Egypt from the Ayyubid period to the rule of Mohammad Ali."
Entry to the citadel, walking the moat (?) between the upper section (Henri IV, 1600-1635) on the left and the lower (Francois 1er, 1530-1550) on the right. The sous-terrains accessible to the public are within the walls to the right.
The Citadel of Lille (French: Citadelle de Lille; Dutch: Citadel van Rijsel) is a pentagonal citadel of the city wall of Lille, in France. It was built between 1667-1670. It hosts the Corps de réaction rapide France.
Dubbed "Queen of the citadels" (Reine des citadelles) by Vauban, it is one of the most notable citadels designed by Vauban. It is remarkable for its size, the quality of the architecture, and the state of preservation today. Its various components have been classified as historic monuments in 1914, 1921 and 1934 respectively.
'The Fellsman' charter from Lancaster sits in platform 3 at Carlisle Citadel station giving the visitors three hours to tour the Border City. Gresley 'K4' 61994 'The Great Marquess' waits to shunt the stock into the carriage sidings before servicing at Upperby.
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