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The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
Sunset on Itchan Kala area in Khiva, Ouzbekistan, highlighting Mohammed Rakhim Khan Madrassah (on the left), Kalta Minor and Kunya-Ark Citadel (on the right).
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
Vietnam, Asia
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The citadel was oriented to face the Huong River to the east. This was different from the Forbidden City in Beijing, which faces south. The Emperor's palace is on the east side of the citadel, nearest the river. A second set of walls and a second moat was constructed around the Emperor's palace. Many more palaces and gates and courtyards and gardens were subsequently added. The rule of the last Vietnamese Emperor lasted until the mid-1900s. At the time, the Purple Forbidden City had many buildings and hundreds of rooms. It suffered from termite and cyclone damage, but was still very impressive. Many bullet holes left over from the war can be observed on the stone walls.
In the early morning hours of January 31, 1968, as part of the Tet Offensive a Division-sized force of North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong soldiers launched a coordinated attack on Huế seizing most of the city. During the initial phases of the Battle of Hue, due to Huế's religious and cultural status, Allied forces were ordered not to bomb or shell the city, for fear of destroying the historic structures; but as casualties mounted in the house-to-house fighting these restrictions were progressively lifted and the fighting caused substantial damage to the Imperial City. Out of 160 buildings only 10 major sites remain because of the battle, such as the Thái Hòa and Cần Thanh temples, Thế Miếu, and Hiển Lâm Các. The city was made a UNESCO site in 1993. The buildings that still remain are being restored and preserved. The latest and so far the largest restoration project is planned to conclude in 2015.[
Waar de Maas en de Sambre samenkomen in Namen is bovenop de berg een citadel gebouwd.
Een automobilist vond het nodig om de verstralers aan te laten op de parkeerplaats.
En ergens is een gouden schildpad te zien :-)
Pour lutter contre la monotonie du confinement, la Citadelle de Namur arbore ses plus belles couleurs.
The Citadel of Besançon (French: Citadelle de Besançon) is a 17th-century fortress in Franche-Comté, France. It is one of the finest masterpieces of military architecture designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. The Citadel occupies 11 hectares (27 acres) on Mount Saint-Etienne, one of the seven hills that protect Besançon, the capital of Franche-Comté. Mount Saint-Etienne occupies the neck of an oxbow formed by the river Doubs, giving the site a strategic importance that Julius Caesar recognised as early as 58 BC. The Citadel overlooks the old quarter of the city, which is located within the oxbow, and offers a magnificent view of the entire city and its surroundings.
The fortification is well preserved. Today it is an important tourist site (over a quarter of a million visitors per year) due both to its own characteristics and because it is the site of several museums. These museums include a museum of the Resistance and deportation, a museum focusing on traditional life in Franche-Comté and the region's archeological history, and a museum of natural history that includes a zoo, an insectarium, an aquarium, vivariums, a noctarium, a climatorium, a pedagogical exhibit on evolution, botanical gardens, and a children's farm. There is also a restaurant and shops.
On 7 July 2008, UNESCO listed the Citadel, together with nearby Fort Griffon, as a World Heritage Site. Since 1942, the French Ministry of Culture has listed the Citadel as a Monument historique.
“In 2024, The Citadel’s Regimental Band and Pipes made history as the only American military college band to participate in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the world’s most renowned military music festival. Held at the iconic Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, the event featured nightly performances throughout August. The Citadel’s Band and Pipes represented South Carolina and the United State, captivating audiences with a repertoire of classic American tunes, including “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” and the original composition “Echoes on the Ashley” by Band Director Lt. Col. Timothy Smith, USMC (Ret.).
Despite the challenges of adapting to a new environment and performing nearly every night, the Band showcased remarkable musical growth and camaraderie. Their performances received overwhelming support from the crowds, who often joined in singing along to songs like “Country Roads,” which became a highlight of the shows. The event was a unique and unforgettable experience for many band members, marking their first time abroad and solidifying their status as local celebrities in Edinburgh.
The Citadel’s participation in the Tattoo not only showcased their musical prowess but also served as a source of pride and honor for the school and its supporters. The event was made possible by the generous support of Citadel alumni, who have continuously backed the band’s endeavors. “ [Info; Citadel Website]
An ancient fortress dominates the heights, it’s battlements now broken and in ruins.
This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7 1:4.5/75 lens with a HOYA HMC 82mm O[G]) filter using Adox CHS 100 II film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.
I shot this picture from downtown Selcuk which is only a stone throw from the ancient city of Ephesus.
This was the view across the rooftops of the city of Aleppo, Syria from the top of the mighty & ancient Citadel. I was there in 2010 , with no sign of unrest & before the tragic civil war began .As I look at this view ,I wonder what this looks like today .....when all I ever see of Aleppo is broken buildings & heaps of rubble.
Why is mankind so destructive & hurtful???
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This Citadel was originally built by the Ottoman Empire (876-884) A.H and occupied by the French during Napoleon Bonaparte's campaign in Egypt and Syria between 1798-1801. It stood on the left bank of the Nile a couple of kilometres north-east of Rashid (Rosetta) on the north coast of Egypt.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
Some more progress. Adding cables & Combine walls, widened the middle gap to represent the Citadel's 'active' state for a bit more visual interest. Currently planning on a 32x32 base for stability & surrounding landscape.
Banteay Srei.....Angkor temple ,Cambodia.
This temple ,dedicated to Shiva,is a stunning `tour de force` of classical art & believed to be the instigator of the Khmer art movement. Though much smaller than its more famous counterparts, this ,for me , was the jewel of the whole Angkor temple complex.
The Citadel of Jerusalem as iappears today, is a wall,reinforced by five large towers .It occupies the area where Herod's three towers once stood. He had them built around 24 B.C.and named them after his brother Fasel ,his friend Ippicus and his wife.They were so magnifycent that when the Roman
legions destroyed Yerusalem in 70 A.D.the Emperor Titus left them standing to show future generations
their beauty.The towers however ,did not survive the Emperor Hadrian ,who ordered them torn down in
135A.D.and left only the enormous bulk of the foundations.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
This is the last of my Colossal Castle Contest entries (number 6). The Fantasy Fortress category really intrigued me, and I hoped to have more time to make an entry for it, but still had fun with this small citadel. The colorscheme was definitely inspired by John’s Gondolin build.
Not all Dwelfs (a smaller than average people with pointed ears who are skilled in craftsmanship and animal husbandry; they are also fun-loving to the point of being mischievous) live in the forest, and the nobility of the race often have beautiful palaces built. Such is the case for the Norya family, who have long dwelt in a fine citadel built on Posel Lake.
More pictures can be found on Brickbuilt.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
One of my favorite things about waking around downtown Edmonton, is the beautiful buildings and interesting architecture. The Art Gallery of Alberta and the Citadel Theater have been in place around Churchill Square for years, promoting arts and culture in our City. These buildings are just as interesting inside as they are from the street view.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
The front of the citadel is taking shape!
Solid Brick Productions will begin their build log of the Vardos project in two days. www.youtube.com/channel/UC93URxoG_ZL9LQL4FKh5ulA
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The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.
The Citadel Ruins aren't very extensive, but they are well perserved and their location is spectacular. This is about all there is to it, but it's well worth the hike.
The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.