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Towers

The beauty of astronomical clocks cannot be quantified.

When the Genius of Studio Ghibli Built a Giant Cuckoo Clock

Daniel McDermon March 7, 2026

Torre Del Tajo

This 16th-century watchtower once defended Spain's Atlantic coast from pirates.

The Berne Clock Tower

This symbol of the town's Swiss heritage is a tribute to the Zytglogge in Bern.

Tarragona, Spain

Monument als Castellers

Few symbols capture the spirit of Catalonia more vividly than its tradition of human towers.

Kalundborg, Denmark

Vor Frue Kirke (Church of Our Lady)

Five matching towers make this church unique. Legend credits a troll.

These Buildings Are Leaning Into It

Splendid structures, slightly slanted.

Allegra Rosenberg October 31, 2025

Caerphilly, Wales

The Leaning Tower at Caerphilly Castle

This castle tower in Wales leans at a steeper angle than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

A raven at the Tower of London

The Disappearance of Merlina the Raven

Legend says the fate of Britain depends on the seven Tower of London ravens.

The Podcast Team October 13, 2025

Torremaggiore, Italy

Castel Fiorentino

Frederick II died at this forgotten castle in Puglia, Italy.

Hambleton, West Virginia

Olson Observation Tower

Climb the tallest remaining fire lookout tower in West Virginia for unparalleled views—if you dare.

Abbasanta, Italy

Nuraghe Losa

This massive and complex stone tower is a great example of the many pre-historic nuraghes on the island.

Lincoln, England

Lucy Tower

Remains of a keep that was built shortly after the Norman conquest of England.

Sapporo Clock Tower

Japan’s oldest clock tower has been called one of the country’s most disappointing attractions.

Riga Radio and Television Tower

The European Union’s tallest freestanding structure provides radio and television broadcasting to half of Latvia.

The Witches’ Tower

According to local legend, this unassuming art gallery was once used to imprison witches.

The Witch's Tower of Wales

In spite of its medieval appearance and name, this building actually dates back to the Industrial Revolution.

Bollington, England

Clayton’s Tower

Once thought to be a decorated air shaft, it might just be a castle-shaped folly.

Signal Hill Tower and Garden

A century-old tower with great harbor views in a quiet space, hidden among skyscrapers.