This house still exists in its ruined state, now surrounded by high rise 21st century flats.

There is much to be said for seeing the museum now, in its raw state, surrounded by a Berlin still in the process of reinvention.

The tower survives, in a ruinous state, surrounded by the churchyard, the town's burial ground.

Here the Sultan was awaiting me in great state surrounded by his court.

Prussia, even after the territorial gains of his reign, was a relatively small and weak state surrounded by more powerful neighbours.

It is described as a dry lake that had once been the largest in the state, surrounded by an affluent community.

As he watches her comb her hair, he finds himself in a strange state, surrounded by unusual sounds.

Independent states surrounded by Italy (otherwise within Italy's borders) include:

Along with Vatican City and Lesotho it is one of the three states surrounded by a single other country.

San Marino is a European state completely surrounded by Italy.