Towers

A red-brick former uranium-ore sorting facility, located within a communist-era forced-labour camp.

Perched atop a lonely 76-meter hill overlooking the plains, this 12th-century Cham sanctuary was historically dubbed the Golden Tower by French scholars due to the warm, glowing hue of its ancient bricks.

Perched atop an isolated 779-meter mountain peak, this enigmatic Cham ruin remains shrouded in mystery regarding its age and purpose.

This slender 19th-century clock tower stands at the entrance of a famous garden and zoo.

Standing as a 12th-century architectural titan, this trio of brick structures boasts the tallest surviving Cham tower in Vietnam, reaching an impressive height of 38 meters.

Neo-Romantic tower randomly locared in a pine forest offering a great view over the Vienna Basin.

This is the only surviving complete round tower in County Kerry, dating to the 13th century.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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