Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: town walls

I don't know if it was law or superstition, but there was a time when anyone who died in the city had to be buried within the walls, and if a person were to perish while away, their body could not be brought in. These graves along the walls were probably for people who were supposed to rest within, but they met their demise while away, so this was the closest burial spot that could be used.

Out on the sea wall, looking back at the old town of Giovanezza. The beautiful sunsets bring such a beautiful soft light to the old white buildings.

A section of the impressive walls, snaking around and over the hills. We walked the entire length, nearly 6 kilometres.

At over six kilometres, the city walls of Diyarbakır are said to be the second in extent in the world, only beaten by the Great Wall of China. They are made from basalt, and are certainly impressive.

Looking to Baku old town, from the İçari Şahǝr metro station.

A section of the walls surrounding the old town of Baku, with the flame towers visible in the background.

In Signaghi, looking north.

On the roof of a church, built in to the walls of Signaghi. Looking down over the town, and St Georges church. Behind that, the plains stretch out, the fertile grape growing region of eastern Georgia. And suddenly, in the distance, the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains rise up. This is so perfect.