citadel

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In the waterfront building known as the red citadel -- once the seat of power -- visitors journey through a history that includes ancient art, Greek and Roman antiquities and Ottoman-era weapons and jewellery.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Among AEG’s recent developments is the IG Arena in the outer citadel of Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, Japan, where sports and entertainment events, including sumo wrestling, are held.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Peru is home to many of the Americas' most significant archaeological discoveries, including the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in the Andes and the mysterious Nazca Lines etched into the desert along the central coast.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

During a lull in heavy rain late Friday, a torchbearer lit a cauldron in front of the 2,500-year-old Parthenon temple, on the citadel that dominates the Athens skyline and is Greece’s top tourist draw.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

For the most part, the citadel gardens had been ornamental—full of exotic flowers, with little in the way of edibles.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor