Fortresses, forts & fortifications of the World (photo guide)
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Captured - Ghajn Tuffieha, limits of St Paul's Bay - Malta. Thank you for your time to view - Wishing you all a splendid Sunday !
Hammershus is Scandinavia's largest medieval fortification, situated 74 metres (243 ft) above sea level on Hammeren, the northern tip of the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea.
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The ruins of the medieval Château de Coucy.
It was built in the 1220 and included the largest donjon in Europe - which was was blown up in 1917 by retreating German forces (it is not known if it was for military purposes or destroying for destroying's sake). That is the big, flower-covered pile in this shot. The rest place is in ruins - but more standing ones.
Gibraltar's fortifications are clustered in three main areas.
The densest fortifications are in the area where historically Gibraltar was under the most threat – at the north
end of the peninsula, the North Front, facing the isthmus with Spain.
Another group of fortifications guards the town and the harbour, referred to as the West Side.
The southern end of the town is guarded by the South Land Front. Few fortifications exist on the east side,
as the sheer cliff of the Rock of Gibraltar is a virtually impassable obstacle.
Further fortifications occupy the plateaus of Windmill Hill and Europa Point at the southern end of the peninsula.
Lookout posts and batteries on the summits of the Rock provide a 360° view across the Strait and far into Spain. Although Gibraltar is now largely demilitarised, many of the fortifications are still intact and some, such as the Great Siege Tunnels and the Charles V Wall – where many of Gibraltar's famous "apes" live – have become tourist attractions.
The Castle was rebuild after it was decided to abandon plans to built a fortress ( a former Roman Castrum ). It was ,at the time ,one the biggest defensive fortification ever built on Portuguese territory ,indicating not only the size of the project but also the importance of the Order of the Temple .(Founded in Jerusalem in 1118 by Hugues de Payens ,a cousin of St. Bernard of Clairvaux ,with Godefroi de St. Omer .)
Il Castello fu ricostruito dopo che fu deciso di abbandonare il piano per costruire la Rocca ( a forma di Castro Romano ).
Esso fu nello stesso tempo la più grande fortificazione difensiva in territorio Portoghese , ma aumentò l'importanza dell'Ordine del Tempio ( Fondato a Gerusalemmme nel 1118 da Ugo di Payens ,un cugino di S. Bernardo di Clairvaux con Goffredo di S. Omer )
The Holsten Gate (German: Holstentor) is a city gate marking off the western boundary of the old center of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. Built in 1464, the Brick Gothic construction is one of the relics of Lübeck's medieval city fortifications and one of two remaining city gates, the other being the Citadel Gate ("Burgtor"). Known for its two-round towers and arched entrance, it is regarded today as a symbol of the city. Together with the old city centre (Altstadt) of Lübeck it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
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Belém Tower is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. It was built during the height of the Portuguese Renaissance, and is a prominent example of the Portuguese Manueline style, but it also incorporates hints of other architectural styles. The structure was built from lioz limestone and is composed of a bastion and four-storey tower.
The old trenches from the First World War have partly caved in, rotted and collapsed - but they are still there. A memorial to remind us to enjoy and maintain peace.
You see the trench also in the background.
Camera: Mamiya RB67 SD
Film: Ilford FP4 125
Developer: Ars Imago Monobath
Scanner: Epson V850 Pro
ScannerSoftware: SilverFast
vant 1031, le village de Montagny, « Montaniacum » est une forteresse considérable, avec à sa tête une des familles les plus riches de France.
Au 13ème siècle, la Baronnie de Montagny, originaire du Nivernais, prend le titre de « Première baronnie du Lyonnais » et étend sa puissance sur tous les environs.
Les ruines encore debouts témoignent de l’importance de la cité d’alors, racine du Vieux Bourg actuel : autour du château, de hautes murailles et des fossés profonds entouraient la montagne, faisant de Montagny une redoutable place forte.
Cette période riche dure environ cinq siècles, avant que la Révolution française ne mette fin à ce règne sans partage. L’évolution du village est ensuite étroitement liée au développement de la ville de Givors.
L’industrialisation de l’époque pousse à des mutations fondamentales à Montagny le Bas, le long de la CD386.
Eine Befestigung ist ein Bauwerk, das zum Schutz eines Ortes oder Gebiete errichtet wird. Im militärischen Bereich bezeichnet man sie auch als Fortifikation oder Wehranlage. Doch hier handelt es sich um einen Teil eines alten Bauernhofes von Pleisweiler.
A fortification is a military construction or building designed for the defence of territories in warfare, and is also used to establish rule in a region during peacetime. The term is derived from Latin fortis ("strong") and facere ("to make"). This is not a part of the fortification of the nice village of Pleisweiler, but a part from an old court.
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The old trenches from the First World War have partly caved in, rotted and collapsed - but they are still there. A memorial to remind us to enjoy and maintain peace.
Camera: Mamiya RB67 SD
Film: Ilford FP4 125
Developer: Ars Imago Monobath
Scanner: Epson V850 Pro
ScannerSoftware: SilverFast
La muralla medieval de Vitoria fue un recinto murado que fortificó en la Edad Media el poblado de Vitoria, y su construcción se cree tuvo lugar a finales del Siglo XI o principios del Siglo XII1, aunque existen argumentos histórico-numismáticos que apuntan que, en realidad, la muralla se erigió en la segunda mitad del Siglo XII.
Se conserva aproximadamente la mitad del volumen total, y fue recuperada a principios del Siglo XXI en una actuación que recibió una mención especial3 en la categoría de conservación en los Premios Europa Nostra en España en 2010.
Una de las puertas de la Muralla de Vitoria, que se ubica en la Calle Canton de las Carnicerias, es conocida como el Arco de la Muralla, en la imagen, y está perfectamente equipada con su reja con puntas de lanza.
La alcazaba de Málaga es una fortificación palaciega de la época musulmana, construida sobre una anterior fortificación de origen fenicio-púnico. Este palacio-fortaleza árabe se construyó en el siglo XI por deseo del rey Badis de Granada. Se adapta perfectamente a la topografía, aprovechando un cerro para su elevación. Está compuesta por 2 recintos concéntricos. El exterior es el de menor altura. El recinto interno sirve de ubicación para el Palacio.
La citadelle de Malaga est une forteresse palais de l'ère musulmane, construite sur une fortification antérieure de phénicienne-punique. Ce palais-forteresse arabe a été construit au XIe siècle par le roi Badis de Grenade. Il convient parfaitement à la topographie, la construction sur une colline d'élévation. Il se compose de 2 enceintes concentriques. L'extérieur est la hauteur inférieure. L'enceinte interne sert d'emplacement pour le Palais.
The alcazaba of Malaga is a palatial fortification of the Muslim time, built on a previous fortification of Phoenician-Punic origin. This Arab fortress-palace was built in the 11th century by King Badis of Granada. It adapts perfectly to the topography, taking advantage of a hill for its elevation. It is composed of 2 concentric enclosures. The exterior is the lowest height. The inner enclosure serves as a location for the Palace.
Bien de interés cultural, catalogado como Monumento.
Artículo en Wikipedia: Castillo de Trasmoz
Tomada a 757 msnm.
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La Fresque des Québécois est un trompe-l'œil colossal de 420 mètres de superficie au coin de la rue Notre-Dame dans le Quartier Petit Champlain du Vieux-Québec. La réalisation de la fresque, inaugurée le 17 octobre 1999, fut supervisée par des experts tant historiens, géographes, et autres. Elle restitue à elle seule plus de 400 ans d'histoire. La Fresque est une réalisation de CitéCréation.
Cette fresque de la ville de Québec raconte l'histoire de Québec et intègre de nombreux caractères spécifiques à la capitale. Elle permet de reconnaître l'architecture, la géographie, les fortifications et les escaliers, tout en rappelant le rythme des saisons avec leurs couleurs changeantes. La Fresque des Québécois rend aussi hommage à une quinzaine de personnages historiques et honore des dizaines d'auteurs et d'artistes dans ses vitrines évocatrices.
** j'ai fait cette photo en angle pour éviter d'avoir des touristes sur ma photo. Ce lieu n'est jamais désert !
La Fresque des Québécois is a colossal trompe-l'oeil of 420 meters in area at the corner of Notre-Dame Street in the Petit Champlain Quarter of Old Quebec. The realization of the fresco, inaugurated on October 17, 1999, was supervised by experts such as historians, geographers, and others. It alone recreates more than 400 years of history. La Fresque was created by CitéCréation.
This fresco of Quebec City tells the story of Quebec and incorporates many characters specific to the capital. It allows to recognize the architecture, the geography, the fortifications and the staircases, while recalling the rhythm of the seasons with their changing colors. La Fresque des Québécois also pays tribute to some fifteen historical figures and honors dozens of authors and artists in its evocative display cases.
** In order to avoid to have people on my photo I took this photo in an angle. This area is always very busy with tourists.
Vues de la Croix de Toulouse au lever du soleil : les fortifications de Briançon conçues par Vauban. De droite à gauche et du bas vers le haut : la cité Vauban, le pont d'Asfeld, le fort des Têtes, le fort du Randouillet.
Lens: EF 16-35 f/2.8L (click to see all my photos with this lens)
31 mm f/6.3 1/200s ISO 100
The Castle of Sümeg is one of the country's most beautiful, relatively well-preserved medieval fortresses, built on a barren hilltop that stands out from its surroundings.
Large-scale renovation works were completed in the Castle in 2022, the new interactive exhibition opened in the spring of 2023! Come, and see the exhibitions, the programs, travel back in time!
At the begining of the promenade - leading up to the Castle of Sümeg - you can find place to park your vehicle, but also from the Restaurant VÁRCSÁRDA you can find your way -with using a medium difficulty staircase- up to the castle.
Castillo De San Marcos National Monument, completed in 1672, is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States.
The impressive 14th century Turkish/Venetian castle at Methoni on the southern tip of the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece.
L’église romane du XIIème siècle, a été reconstruite en grande partie aux XIX et XX ème siècles, sur les restes d’une abbatiale ruinée. L’édifice est particulièrement remarquable par l’élévation de la nef et l’intégration des techniques gothiques dans un style roman. C’est une église fortifiée, protégée par une enceinte de remparts. Elle est classée monument historique depuis 1965.
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