In Jaipur, an impressive wall proudly overlooks the Amber Fort, historically protecting it from the invasion of enemies.
The Jaipur Wall, more correctly known as the Amer Wall or the Great Wall of Amer, stretches for seven miles (12 kilometers) over the ridge of the mountains surrounding the city.
The well was built by the rulers of the city of Amer to defend it from constant invasions.
March 20, 2024
Paris, France
The remains of the medieval wall that once surrounded Paris with ties to the construction of the Louvre.
Vienna, Austria
These relics of the city's past now exist as a prominent modern feature.
Berlin, Germany
The last remnants of a massive medieval wall that once encompassed the city of Berlin.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Inside this metro station is a section of the city's former medieval fortification.
Tomioka, Japan
The World Heritage-designated site of Japan’s industrial revolution, once mistaken as a den of vampires.
Raħal Ġdid, Malta
Malta’s largest cemetery is a Victorian-era architectural masterpiece.
Conwy, Wales
One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world blends in perfectly with a medieval castle.
Galway, Ireland
Despite the name, this 16th-century structure in Galway wasn't built by the Spanish.
