PHOTOS: 13 Famous Walls Around The World
Walls have been built since ancient times, to mark borders, protect kingdoms and settlements, or keep out unwanted people. In more recent times, walls have also been built to serve as memorials and structures of art.
Here are 13 walls from around the world, ancient and modern, and famous for their history, cultural or political significance.
Security Wall, West Bank
Free Derry Corner, Derry Ireland
Meandering Wall
Seen at: Storm King Art Center 1 Museum Road New Windsor, NY 12553
The Lennon Wall in Prague
The Lennon Wall in Prague, Czech Republic
Mure Aureliane (Aurelian Walls) - Rome, Italy
The Aurelian Walls is a line of city walls built between 271 and 275 in Rome, Italy, during the reign of the Roman Emperors Aurelian and Probus.
Avila, Spain
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