Well, this Mexican style vacation home may not actually be a castle but it certainly is reminiscent of one
of those ancient fortresses with its fabulous stone, brick and wooden accent architecture.
Hike to the 801 metre summit of Godangbong or walk along remains
of ancient fortress walls.
Not exact matches
Dr. Gafney is the author
of Daughters
of Miriam: Women Prophets in
Ancient Israel, and the Peoples» Bible, which she co-edited, available through
Fortress Press.
Moral restraint could only be introduced outside
of science and outside the
fortress of the
ancient faith.
Scientists have debated whether the first significant phase
of the compilation
of biblical texts happened before or after the fall
of the first Temple, in 586 B.C. To get at the potential answers to that question, a group
of researchers in Israel analyzed mundane inscriptions about the needs
of daily life on 16 ceramic shards written about 600 B.C. from an
ancient military
fortress in Arad, at the northern edge
of the Negev desert.
The
ancient Incan
fortress city
of Machu Picchu has long been considered one
of the world's must - do cultural and archaeological experiences.
The first record
of the city
of Timisoara, built on the site
of an
ancient Roman
fortress.
However, The Great Wall (as evidenced by the teaser trailer, above) imagines a different, more fantastical explanation for the massive construction: A battle
fortress created to repel not human invaders, but an attack by rampaging monsters
of ancient Chinese mythology.
Jürgen Prochnow (Das Boot, Dune) and Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects) are German officers who have commandeered an
ancient fortress, unleashing Molasar, the creepy denizen
of the castle's keep.
For information on the
ancient mountain
fortress of Alamut, check this Iranian government site (which also includes some photographs): http://www.alamutbase.ir/
For fiction set in
ancient times, we like The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman, which takes place in 70 C.E. at Masada, a mountain
fortress south
of Jerusalem.
Then he stood before the grim
fortress — wherein he found, not the innocent damsel
of his youthful desires, but a terrifying beauty borne
of an
ancient evil that bound his soul to an even more primal force bent on regaining its place in the halls
of human exaltation.
The beautiful and
ancient town
of Monastir offers plenty
of history and culture, including a magnificent 8th - century
fortress, along with lively shopping and nightlife.
At every turn this holy land is blessed with
ancient and fascinating religious sites, and customers who embark with Great Rail Journeys upon an escorted rail tour
of Israel can expect to be both awe - struck and inspired by destinations including the Sea
of Galilee, upon which Jesus is said to have performed the miracle
of walking on water, Acre, a former stronghold
of the Knights Templar and one
of the oldest continuously - inhabited locations on earth and Masada; the mountain - top site
of King Herod's
fortress and refuge.
Sightseeing highlights include the
ancient hilltop Santa Barbara
fortress, the 16th century Basilica
of Santa Maria, and the Museum
of Contemporary Art.
Don't miss the medieval
fortress of Lovrijenac, a stroll along the
ancient city walls (a filming location you may recognize), and the cozy restaurants and boutiques in the city known as the Pearl
of the Adriatic.
This impressive
fortress was built upon the foundations
of the
ancient Greek town
of Antipolis and was used by the Grimaldi family as their stronghold in 1608 until it was repurposed as Antibes» Town Hall in 1702.
• Soak up the sun at the many beaches that dot the coastline • See the trulli in Alberobello • Walk around the
ancient fortress in Lucera • Swim in the shade
of ancient city walls in Otranto • Appreciate the Baroque churches, like the Basilica di Santa Croce in Lecce ▪ Tour the collections
of ancient Greek, Roman and Puglian art at the Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Taranto
This magnificent Eighth Wonder
of the World, as referred to by the locals, is an exquisite
ancient palace and
fortress complex.
The
ancient history that lingers in the crumbling stone trulli, the Baroque churches
of Lecce, the majestic
fortress Castel del Monte, or the medieval convents surrounded by olive groves enriches Puglia travel beyond your average beach vacation.
Check out the well - known fishing village
of Kassiopi, dominated by an
ancient fortress build by the Roman Emperor Nero.
Kos features amazing
ancient ruins like the 14th century
fortress at the entrance
of Kos» main harbour.
Haji Gayib's Palace — is an
ancient fortress construction near a coastal side
of Icheri Sheher.
Just outside
of the town
of Split sits the Klis
Fortress, an
ancient fort with awesome views.
Head on a sightseeing tour to experience the history and culture
of Santo Domingo, including an
ancient fortress,
Explore the mighty archaeological wonder
of Ollantaytambo, where
ancient temples and
fortresses were built to protect the Sacred Valley.
Head on a sightseeing tour to experience the history and culture
of Santo Domingo, including an
ancient fortress, the New World's first monastery and a 16th century cathedral.
The Eden Village Yadis Hammamet is located 10 minutes from downtown Hammamet with its beautiful
fortress and its
ancient Medina, and 15 minutes from Yasmine Hammmet and the town
of Nabeul.
Greece, the birthplace
of western civilisation, has a long and fascinating history, made tangible in its magnificent
ancient ruins, Byzantine monasteries and Venetian
fortresses.
Eilat, Israel offers a multitude
of historical buildings and majestic monuments, many with religious significance, such as the Masada, a rugged
ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea.
Day 16 Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu This morning we drive through the scenic Sacred Valley ending in the
Ancient Fortress village
of Ollantaytambo.
Commencing with a private chauffeured, sight seeing holiday in Sri Lanka, your tour includes visits to several World Heritage sites including the Sigirya Rock
Fortress, the
ancient city
of Polonnaruwa, Kasyapa's Palace and the Temple
of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
Soak up the culture exploring the sacred and
ancient capital
of Polonnaruwa and the stunning rock
fortress at Sigiriya, an UNESCO world heritage site dating back to the 5th century.
While the coastal areas are attractively familiar, the mountains
of Albania reveal Ottoman
fortresses, prehistoric dwellings,
ancient citadels, the sites
of battles both
ancient and recent, monasteries, mosques, tombs cut into the rock side, finds from the Illyrian period, theatres from the
ancient world and the fascinating city and museum
of Apollonia.
A day
of culture as you explore the sacred and
ancient capital
of Polonnaruwa and the stunning rock
fortress at Sigiriya, an UNESCO world heritage site dating back to the 5th century.
Visit the
ancient ruins and the artisan market in the village
of Pisac, see the Ollantaytambo
Fortress, and explore the traditional market
of Chinchero.
The Sacred Valley, which they took to be a representation
of heaven on earth, is rich in nature as well as
ancient history, with many Inca temples and
fortresses.
Discover the ruins
of the Hindu temple at My Son, the former port city
of Hoi An with its well - preserved
Ancient Town and the walled
fortress and palace at the Imperial City, Hue.
It was important to Flagler that the exterior appearance
of this
fortress wouldn't disrupt the majestic atmosphere
of the
Ancient City.
Salvation also includes four new action - packed multiplayer maps set within the
ancient walls
of a medieval
fortress, to the dusty streets
of an old - west town.
Wear
ancient artifacts, keep ready the powerful spells to protect the
fortress from legions
of mighty monsters.
Haji Omar's On the Wall project is an architectural and visual meditation inspired by the hundreds
of years worth
of handwritten Sinhalese and Tamil poetry found on the «mirror wall» at Sigiriya, an
ancient rock
fortress in the artist's native country
of Sri Lanka.
She saw smooth lake, ranks
of reeds to her left that marched out from the shore until the water rose over their knees, a
fortress of ancient rock and conifers on the opposite shore fifty metres away, and dead ahead the Castle
of Far Off Ease, the lodge where they were staying, tiny in what she thought Dante had once called a «giddy distance.»
The empowering legislation reads like a song, talking about Te Urewera as «
ancient and enduring, a
fortress of nature, alive with history; its scenery is abundant with mystery, adventure, and remote beauty», as «a place
of spiritual value» with «an identity in and
of itself».