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| − | A '''tower''' is a tall, thin [[building]]. In [[Medieval]] times, castle towers served the purpose of a lookout tower across the surrounding terrain, or else a [[prison]]. Churches were also built with towers or | + | A '''tower''' is a tall, thin [[building]]. In [[Medieval]] times, castle towers served the purpose of a lookout tower across the surrounding terrain, or else a [[prison]]. Churches were also built with towers or [[steeple]]s to contain [[bell]]s. |
==Famous towers== | ==Famous towers== | ||
Revision as of 23:18, September 12, 2008
A tower is a tall, thin building. In Medieval times, castle towers served the purpose of a lookout tower across the surrounding terrain, or else a prison. Churches were also built with towers or steeples to contain bells.
Famous towers
- The Twin Towers of the former World Trade Centre, New York
- The Tower of London
- The Tower of Babel
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa
- The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien