Tall vertical structures of different types. From medieval to modern towers that have unique looks rising higher than their surroundings.
Tower
Hotels
'16aug30
Safari Lodge Adamamore
Located approximately 100 kilometers from the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, the Safari Lodge Adama Nazareth has set itself apart as a luxury oasis. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, this resort hotel offers a peaceful and relaxing environment for both business and leisure travelers. ...
'15dec11
House in the Cloudsmore
A water tower was built in 1923. It stored 50,000 gallons of water pumped from a local well ready to distribute water around the local area. The original water tower was an ugly structure so the architects had the magnificent idea of making it look like a cottage on top ...
'15dec7
Rotarius more
At the top of this medieval tower, you will find your dramatic bedroom. Have you seen how high the ceiling is? The candles, the stone walls, the exquisite hardwood furnishings, this is just sexy. And historical too. Sexy and historical – not too often, you get those two things together. ...
'15nov11
Euromast more
Your room is 112 meters high in the famous Euromast tower in Rotterdam. Decorated in elegant 60s style, the building is designed to bend a bit in strong winds, so you may even feel your room rocking slightly. The room reflects the era when the tower was built, the 1960s; ...
'15sep15
Motif Seattlemore
There are several hotel options in downtown Seattle, but few capture the city's true character and progressive culture. Positioned in the center of Seattle’s most famous destinations, Motif Seattle reflects the very heart of the city. The hotel's design was inspired by the local music and art scene, drawing upon ...
'15sep11
Hotel Jestedmore
Situated in the northern mountains of the Czech Republic, Hotel Ještěd dominates the skyline of the Liberec region. Reaching an altitude over 1,000 meters, it has been a significant landmark and place of historical importance. The first monument was built at its summit in 1737, but today guests can now ...
'15apr28
Hotel Brunelleschimore
The Hotel Brunelleschi is another magnificent option for accommodations in Florence, Italy. The hotel is a restored Byzantine tower (the Torre La Pagliazza, a former prison) and Medieval Church with a scenic view of the legendary Florence Cathedral. The hotel prides itself on its ability to provide excellence in service ...
'14mar5
Martello Towermore
This Martello Tower was originally built by the British when they were threatened by the armies of Napoleon. It was part of a string of 29 fortresses that ran like a necklace around the British coast. Each was home to a garrison of 25 men – one can imagine the ...
'12dec31
The Canopy Towermore
Implements of control and dominance never last long and here is an example. Originally a radar tower built by the US in order to exert strategic control of the Panama Canal and fight the bloody War on Drugs, the tower is now a place for families to watch birds and ...
'12dec21
Appleton Water Towermore
This perfect example of Victorian engineering has been well preserved since it was built in 1871. Back in the 19th Century, the Prince of Wales got sick with Typhoid from drinking unclean water so the tower was commissioned to serve the Royal Sandringham Estate with clean water. The 60-foot tower ...
'12nov15
Prendiparte Towermore
In the bloodbath of medieval Europe, ruling families had a lot to lose. Their serfs were vulnerable to attack from all sides. So they designed their villages around a central ruling tower - like the Prendiparte Tower which stands at 12 stories tall. Ruling families would each have a floor ...
