Top 5 City Walls

The list contains the greatest walls that were built to protect these old cities.

• 1 Cartagena, Colombia

The Cartagena city walls stand as a romantic reminder of its glorious past. Las Murallas, as the walls are known, were the city’s main defense against pirates in the 16^th, 17^th centuries.  Climb Las Murallas and enjoy the wonderful views of the city famous harbor.  Don’t miss the Castillo de San Felipe and the Church of San Pedro Claver.

www.cartagenatravel.com

• 2 Xi’an, China

Walk thought the ramparts that cover the 8.5 miles of the wall that has more than 3,000 years of history. Xian wall was constructed at the start of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and has been preserved intact. The inner city was once the living place of the king of Qin.  Also take a look at the terracotta army of the Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

www.cnto.org

• 3 Dubrovnik, Croatia

Enjoy the views along the walk through the mile-long wall, built in the medieval times.  The wall surrenders the old town in a protective embrace, creating an architectural a beautiful frame.   Jewels of the old town include the beautiful Baroque Church of St. Ignatius and the Franciscan Monastery.  If you visit during July and August, enjoy the summer Festival features music, theater and dance.

www.dubrovnik-guide.net

 

 

• 4 Lucca, Italy

The enchanting town of Lucca hides behind the wall.  Lucca is one in Italy to be entirely surrounded by a wall.  Walk or cycle around the 3 mile wall surrounded by trees, the view over the city is fantastic.

• 5 Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

The complex of ruins known as Great Zimbabwe lies 30 kilometres southeast of Masvingo.  It is the symbol modern Zimbabwe took it’s name from - the word ‘Zimbabwe’ is derived from the Shona word maDzimbabwe, meaning ‘a great stone building.  Great Zimbabwe is beautifully situated in a fertile and well-watered valley at the head of the Mutirikwi River.  Archeologist have studied the site but mystery still shrouds the stone ruins.

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