Tower

Tall structure, often freestanding.

Overview

Towers, built with stone or brick, serve defensive, religious, or civic purposes.

Core Characteristics

• Tall and prominent.
• Multi-functional.
• Medieval and modern use.

Notable Examples

• Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy, 1372, campanile).
• Big Ben (UK, 1859, clock tower).

Architectural Connections

• Medieval: Defensive focus.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Gothic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by medieval masons, it shapes skylines.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Masonry (technique), Verticality (theory), Spire (element), Neo-Gothic (movement)