Explore the historic highlights of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
1730-1775
Bordeaux, France
1096
Bordeaux, France
1820
Bordeaux, France
1780
Bordeaux, France
1771-1784
Bordeaux, France
c. 1494
Bordeaux, France
1940
Bordeaux, France
1801
Bordeaux, France
14th century
Bordeaux, France
14th century
Bordeaux, France
1846
Bordeaux, France
11th century
Bordeaux, France
1963
Bordeaux, France
8th century AD
Bordeaux, France
18th century
Bordeaux, France
11th century
Bordeaux, France
1877
Bordeaux, France
1611-1620
Bordeaux, France
1451
Bordeaux, France
2nd century AD
Bordeaux, France
c. 1060
The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. With numerous additions and modifications during their history, they were the last great fortification system of antiquity, and one of the most complex and elaborate systems ever built. They were also the largest and strongest fortification in both the ancient and medieval world.
Initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century. Although the other sections of the walls were less elaborate, they were, when well-manned, almost impregnable for any medieval besieger.