Towers

Mysterious stone tower featured in many alternative histories of the New World.

A New Zealand communications tower stands as the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.

Russia's own leaning tower was built on a tragic historical fable.

This medieval fortification has weathered the centuries better than any other structure from its era.

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

The century-old bell and clock tower at UC Berkeley is the third-tallest in the world, and has fossils.

This ruined folly was originally built to honor a failed American state that would have become "Westsylvania."

This one-of-a-kind archeological site is home to strange prehistoric ruins, the original use of which is still a mystery.

This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

Watch the ships come in on Michigan's 210 ft. high observation deck in Sault Ste. Marie.

Named the fifth most beautiful building in America in 1885, this former courthouse boasts the best view in the Village.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

Located right outside of Vienna, visitors can take in expansive views of an ethereal forest.

Stunning views over Ontario's old-growth pine forests.

An unused hyberbolic electricity pylon kept as architectural monument.