Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem
The Tower of David Museum was a bit of an unexpected gem in Jerusalem and had great displays on the history of the city plus… Read More »Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem
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Pleinmont Observation Tower
Pleinmont is an observation tower built by the Germans during World War Two in their effort to make Guernsey an ‘impregnable’ fortress.. The tower is… Read More »Pleinmont Observation Tower
The Galata Tower
The Galata Tower is a fourteenth century Genoese fortification in Istanbul, old Byzantium, that dominates the skyline. Damaged and restored many times it is now… Read More »The Galata Tower
Magne Tower, Nimes
The Magne Tower in Nimes is the last survivor of the extensive Augustinian fortifications, built over 2 millenia ago. Built on a hill overlooking the… Read More »Magne Tower, Nimes
Magilligan Martello Tower
Our visit to Magilligan Martello Tower was whilst working in nearby Limavady and also gave us a chance to enjoy the fantastic nature reserve. One… Read More »Magilligan Martello Tower
Smailholm Tower
We were visiting Smailholm Tower as a quick stop off after Leaderfoot Viaduct and continuing on to Dryburgh Abbey. The Scottish Borders is a fantastically… Read More »Smailholm Tower
St Agatha’s Tower – Malta
St Agatha’s Tower, also cunningly called the Red Tower, is a seventeenth century watchtower in Malta. It is rather larger than a normal watchtower, more… Read More »St Agatha’s Tower – Malta
Torres de Serranos
Torres de Serranos in Valencia is a beautifully restored Gothic city gate, originally part of the city walls but now standing alone. The fortification can… Read More »Torres de Serranos
Tower of London
The White Tower is one of the iconic sights of London. Built by William the Conqueror, or at least under his orders as I doubt… Read More »Tower of London