Tower

Ruined Tower by Thomas Cole, circa 1832-36.

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[edit]

* 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 (Book)

## See also[edit]

* Ivory Tower
* Citadel
* Castle