Esther's photos with the keyword: fort

Cahergall is a stone ringfort (cashel) originally constructed around the 8th century and is located in County Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is an incredibly scenic drive along the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. AIMG 0919

Built between 1075 and 1079. AIMG 6101

Legend has it that should they desert the Tower, the kingdom will fall. AIMG 6104

A Yeoman Warder. Yeoman Warders consist of individuals who have retired from the Armed Forces of Commonwealth nations. They must be former warrant officers with at least 22 years of service who hold the Long Service and Good Conduct medals. They are also known by the name, "Beefeater" and give tours of the Tower. AIMG 6116

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"Je me souviens," which translates to "I remember," is the official motto of Quebec, Canada. This floral arrangement appears at the Citadelle. The Citadelle is today a military base and an official residence which is located atop Cap Diamant in Quebec City, Quebec,, Canada . It was built in the 17th Century as a French fort and expanded by the British between between 1820 and 1831. In its time, because of its location at the top of the hill overlooking a narrow strait and its star shape, it was a mighty defense against a potential threat by the Americans and potential internal revolt. AIMG_1824

The Royal 22e Régiment is an infantry regiment and the most famous francophone organization of the Canadian Forces. The regiment comprises three Regular Force battalions, two Primary Reserve battalions, and a band, making it the largest regiment in the Canadian Army. The ceremonial home of the regiment is La Citadelle in Quebec City, where the regimental museum is housed. The regiment is nicknamed the Van Doos, an anglicized mispronunciation of the first two syllables of vingt-deuxième ("22nd" in French.) The regiment's regimental headquarters is located in Quebec City, with all three of its regular battalions stationed at various bases in the province of Quebec. The regiment serves as the "local" infantry regiment for Quebec and francophone Canada en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citadelle_of_Quebec AIMG_1822

The Citadelle is today a military base and an official residence which is located atop Cap Diamant in Quebec City, Quebec,, Canada . It was built in the 17th Century as a French fort and expanded by the British between between 1820 and 1831. In its time, because of its location at the top of the hill overlooking a narrow strait and its star shape, it was a mighty defense against a potential threat by the Americans and potential internal revolt. AIMG_1819

The Citadelle is today a military base and an official residence which is located atop Cap Diamant in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was built in the 17th Century as a French fort and expanded by the British between between 1820 and 1831. In its time, because of its location at the top of the hill overlooking a narrow strait and its star shape, it was a mighty defense against a potential threat by the Americans and potential internal revolt. AIMG_1821

The old powder magazine has thick, reinforced walls to minimize the disaster of an explosion. It is now used as a museum. The Citadelle is a military base and an official residence which is located atop Cap Diamant in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was built in the 17th Century as a French fort and expanded by the British between between 1820 and 1831. In its time, because of its location at the top of the hill overlooking a narrow strait and its star shape, it was a mighty defense against a potential threat by the Americans and potential internal revolt. AIMG_1877

Two weapons of war from different eras on display at the Citadelle. The Citadelle is a military base and an official residence which is located atop Cap Diamant in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was built in the 17th Century as a French fort and expanded by the British between between 1820 and 1831. In its time, because of its location at the top of the hill overlooking a narrow strait and its star shape, it was a mighty defense against a potential threat by the Americans and potential internal revolt. AIMG_1870

The Citadelle is today a military base and an official residence which is located atop Cap Diamant in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was built in the 17th Century as a French fort and expanded by the British between between 1820 and 1831. In its time, because of its location at the top of the hill overlooking a narrow strait and its star shape, it was a mighty defense against a potential threat by the Americans and potential internal revolt. AIMG_1874

The Agra Fort is located across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal, A fort stood in Agra since at least 1080 AD. The present fort was built at the sited of the forts ruins. Approximately 1,444,000 workers toiled for eight years to complete it in 1573. The fort is made out of brick and red sandstone and decorated with marble. AIMG_6249

The Agra Fort is located across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal, A fort stood in Agra since at least 1080 AD. The present fort was built at the sited of the forts ruins. Approximately 1,444,000 workers toiled for eight years to complete it in 1573. The fort is made out of brick and red sandstone and decorated with marble. AIMG_6251

Amber Fort near Jaipur, India was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan before the capital was shifted to Jaipur in 1727. AIMG_4813

Jaigarh Fort near Jaipur, India was built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. It was built on a hill overlooking the Amber Fort. AIMG_4798

This elephant "taxi stand" sits below the Amber Fort near Jaipur, India. The elephants ferry passengers up the hill to the Amber Fort. AIMG_4810