Quiz: How many walled cities around the world can you identify?
Many cities around the world have preserved their defensive fortifications built centuries ago. Today, they’ve become important heritage monuments that attract history-loving travellers. How many do you recognise…
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The ramparts of this port city were built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and extended by the Dutch in the 17th century.
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With 52 towers along its 3km-long walls, this French city became a national treasure after featuring in a poem by Gustave Nadaud in the 19th century.
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Game of Thrones. That’s the only clue you’re getting.
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This city’s walled Centro Histórico took nearly two centuries to build, completed in 1796. Its iconic clocktower was reconstructed later in 1888.
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Can you name the only walled city on mainland North America (outside of Mexico)?
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The 4.2km Renaissance walls around this Italian city are some of the best preserved in Europe. But can you name the city?
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The Viru Gate is part of the historical fortification of which city?
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Built between 1613-1618, the walkable walls of this city were constructed under the reign of King James I to protect English and Scottish settlers from Irish rebels.
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Skala de la Ville is one of the best-known sections of which Moroccan city’s ramparts?
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