Fortify Me [PhotoChain Challenge - 130th Edition]

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Good morning, friends!

A few weeks have passed since my last post... sorry about that. 😕

Anyway, here's a new entry for the 130th Edition of PhotoChain Challenge, hosted by @davidesimoncini. The keywords for this week are Foliage and Ruins, picked by the previous winners of the challenge: @adinapoli and @klub-wloczykijow.

(My personal keyword is... Rocks.)

First of all, here's a panoramic shot of the ancient city fortifications of the city Zvolen, in Slovakia. This structure can be found in a small park next to the train station, just a few yards away from the castle.


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Next, I'll leave a few photos I took of these walls. They were in pretty good shape for such old ruins so I guess they have been restored or reconstructed a bit. 🤔

In addition, the vegetation was not very abundant. It seems like the locals keep it trimmed so it doesn't grow out of control, covering the entire fortification walls. That's what usually happens when buildings are not maintained.

Here, on the other hand, things were quite clean. Good job from the city hall's workers.


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Along the walls there were big holes, most likely these served as shelter for the soldiers while they were defending the city. Each "cave" was big enough to accommodate 2 or 3 men plus a few guns and food. 😎


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Nowadays they have little purpose - other than being a tourist attraction... at most these will be good to protect you from the rain, in case you forget your umbrella. 😆


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Most of the wall was closed off with the exception of this passage arc. This particular spot should be heavily guarded in times of war. I imagine quite a few bloodbaths have taken place here - in times long gone by. 💂‍♂️ ⚔️


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I hope you have enjoyed my article and photos. Please leave a small comment down below. 😉

LocationZvolen - Slovakia
CameraPanasonic Lumix DC-TZ90
Photos5 (Edited with GIMP)

If you wish to enter the contest, the announcement link is here:
PhotoChain Challenge - 130th Edition.

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It's well built that's why it's able to withstand the test of time. The place looks serene and calm... nice!

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For sure! Thanks for your visit and comment.

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I have visited the castle in Zvolen but I don't recall the walls. Are they in the same location? Now, I have to go there again! :)

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Yes, they're just outside of the castle, in a park between the castle's main entrance and the train station.

Thanks for stopping by! 🤗

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Your shots are always marvelous to me. You really have that "special eye" needed for taking a good photo.

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Thanks, I'm glad you like my photos! 🤗

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Wonderful place. It looks so interesting. Nice photography

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Nice. I like the 2nd to the last photo. Very ancient looking 😊 Good luck.

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Thanks! It looks like a nice place to take a nap! I wonder if it's allowed! 🤭

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Thanks a lot for keeping up with the contest! 😁

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historical places like this are always so interesting and so cool :D

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