Douglas, Isle of Man
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Douglas is the capital city and largest settlement of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,677 (2021) and an area of 10.5 km2. It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and on a sweeping bay of two miles. The River Douglas forms part of the city's harbour and main commercial port.
Douglas viewed from Douglas Head
Photochrom of Loch Promenade during a storm, 1890s
Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglas
Sea terminal in Douglas
Castle Rushen
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Castle Rushen is a medieval castle located in the Isle of Man's historic capital, Castletown, in the south of the island. It towers over the Market Square to the south-east and the harbour to the north-east. The castle is amongst the best examples of medieval castles in Europe and is still in use as a museum and educational centre.
Castle Rushen as seen from Castletown's market square.
Castle Rushen's portcullis chamber with so-called murder holes to attack intruders trapped between the two portcullis
Construction work exhibition at Castle Rushen
The Old House of Keys seen from Castle Rushen