PHOTOS: 5 of the world’s most famous walls you need to see

Updated On Aug 23, 2018 12:28 pm IST

Walls have been built for marking borders, protecting kingdoms or in order to keep out invaders. At times they have also been made as memorials or for the purpose of art. Here are 5 walls from around the world, which are significant for various reasons.

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Walls have been built for marking borders, protecting kingdoms or in order to keep out invaders. At times they have also been made as memorials or for the purpose of art. Here are 5 walls from around the world, which are significant for various reasons. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 23, 2018 12:28 pm IST

Walls have been built for marking borders, protecting kingdoms or in order to keep out invaders. At times they have also been made as memorials or for the purpose of art. Here are 5 walls from around the world, which are significant for various reasons. (Shutterstock)

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The Great Wall Of China, China – Built in the 14th century, the Great Wall Of China stretches is 8,850 kilometers long. The wall was built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from attacks. It is one of the most famous structures in the world, and the largest man made barrier ever made. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 23, 2018 12:28 pm IST

The Great Wall Of China, China – Built in the 14th century, the Great Wall Of China stretches is 8,850 kilometers long. The wall was built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from attacks. It is one of the most famous structures in the world, and the largest man made barrier ever made. (Shutterstock)

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The Western Wall, Israel – Located in Jerusalem, the Western Wall is also known as the Wailing Wall and is a famous Jewish religious site. The structure dates back to Second Temple period, and is believed to be made in 19 BC by Herod the Great. It is considered to be the most holy place for Jewish people, and is the most visited site in Jerusalem. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 23, 2018 12:28 pm IST

The Western Wall, Israel – Located in Jerusalem, the Western Wall is also known as the Wailing Wall and is a famous Jewish religious site. The structure dates back to Second Temple period, and is believed to be made in 19 BC by Herod the Great. It is considered to be the most holy place for Jewish people, and is the most visited site in Jerusalem. (Shutterstock)

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Berlin Wall, Germany – This wall is not as old as the other ones, and its construction began in 1961 during the height of the cold war. The wall was built by East Germany in the middle of Berlin for stopping East Berliners from escapiong to the west. The wall was broken down during the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 23, 2018 12:28 pm IST

Berlin Wall, Germany – This wall is not as old as the other ones, and its construction began in 1961 during the height of the cold war. The wall was built by East Germany in the middle of Berlin for stopping East Berliners from escapiong to the west. The wall was broken down during the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989. (Shutterstock)

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Walls Of Troy, Turkey – Built during the 13th century BC to protect Troy, the wall was able to withstand the 10 year siege of Troy. (Shutterstock)

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Walls Of Troy, Turkey – Built during the 13th century BC to protect Troy, the wall was able to withstand the 10 year siege of Troy. (Shutterstock)

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Hadrian’s Wall, England – Hadrian’s Wall is the longest wall in Europe, and was built by the Romans for protecting the Britannia colony from the tribes of Scotland. The wall stretches for 117 km. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 23, 2018 12:28 pm IST

Hadrian’s Wall, England – Hadrian’s Wall is the longest wall in Europe, and was built by the Romans for protecting the Britannia colony from the tribes of Scotland. The wall stretches for 117 km. (Shutterstock)

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