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The Minimalist Capsule Tower!

The Nangakin capsule tower is a tall building at the luxurious neighborhood of Ginza, Tokyo. Only a quick look will quickly reveal it shares little with the other buildings on the street.

This Simple Construction May Just Save Millions of Lives

Now comes a solution that is so simple, yet ingenious - the Warka Towers. These towers are 9 meters tall, built on a cheap bamboo or juncus frame and hold up a fine plastic mesh net.

The Tower of London: the Fortress That Still Inspires Both Awe and Fear

10 Intriguing and Creepy Facts About the Tower of London

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Incredible Architecture! The 5 Tallest Towers in the World

The importance of telecommunication towers in today’s globalized world is undeniable, and the taller the tower, the better it is at its job of broadcasting to hundreds of thousands, and often millions of people.

10 Most Famous Clock Towers in the World

These Famous Clock Towers are a Sight to Behold!

Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) London, England The Elizabeth Tower, better known as Big Ben, located at the Palace of Westminster, is possibly the most famous landmark in London and in England. It is also one of the most famous buildings in Europe.

The Mysterious Inverted Tower of Regaleira

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Step Inside This Mysterious 'Inverted Tower'

Also called the 'inverted tower’, this architectural oddity is lined with a spiral staircase and has a historical connection to the Knights Templar. Watch this video to find out more about this beautiful and ancient place.

The Colorful Human Tower Builders of Catalonia

Every year in Catalonia, Spain, a beautiful tradition of castell building, or human towers consisting of up to 500 people, takes place in October. The custom dates back to the 18th century and is celebrated and practiced in festivals throughout the Spanish provinces of Catalonia.

22 of the World's Most Artistic & Marvelous Water Towers

Water towers can be large, unavoidable and ugly additions to the scenery, especially in small towns. For the people who have to look at these often-ugly monstrosities, this can quickly become unbearable.

From Clock Tower To Swanky Pad!

This 126 loft conversion was originally built in 1915 and comes with a beautiful clock tower.

Engineering Marvel: Inside Saudi Arabia's Clock Tower

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The $16BN Clock Tower That Defies Engineering Limits

Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Royal Clock Tower is nothing short of an engineering masterpiece. Standing at an astonishing 600 meters, it towers over the holy city of Mecca with a clock face 35 times larger than Big Ben!

These Towers Are All Utterly Remarkable in their Own Ways

Galata Tower Date built: 1348 Location: Istanbul, Turkey This medieval stone tower is one of the most striking landmarks in Istanbul, towering some 220 feet high over the surrounding buildings. It features a conical-shaped top, and dominates the surrounding skyline.

Art

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This Human Tower Is An Incredible Acrobatic Performance

This Human Tower is An Incredible Acrobatic Performance. amazing, performance, art, video, acrobat, stage An astounding acrobatic performance I can't stop watching.

Was the Leaning Tower of Pisa the Result of a Human Gaffe?

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The Truth Behind the Leaning Tower of Pisa’s Architecture

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is easily one of the most famous structures of the world. Italy’s prominent landmark, while being breathtakingly beautiful, is also well-known for its visible architectural flaw. Did you know, however, that the structure was actually the result of a human mistake?

Games

Fun: Can You Beat the Tower of Hanoi?

"Legend has it that a group of Eastern monks are the keepers of three towers on which sit 64 golden rings. Originally all 64 rings were stacked on one tower with each ring smaller than the one beneath.

10 TALL Facts About the Iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa

Fun and Fascinating Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The bell tower was supposed to be the tallest of its age but some architectural follies didn’t allow it. 3. There are other leaning towers of Pisa in Pisa! Church of San Michele degli Scalzi in Pisa Did you know that the Leaning Tower of Pisa is not the only leaning tower in the city?

Nature

Bizarre Sand Towers Form on Lake Michigan’s Shore

Image Source: Joshua Nowicki/ Instagram Sometimes referred to as ‘miniature hoodoos,’ these sand pillars are formed when powerful winds blow away frozen wet sand and chisel out tall tower-like structures on the shore.

12 Odd and Unusual Towers From Around the World

12 Strange Towers That Will Make You Look Twice

Towers have captivated the human mind for thousands of years; from the biblical Tower of Babylon, through the Tower of Pisa, and on to the modern-day Burj Khalifa. These tall buildings dwarf us while still letting us marvel at the spectacular work we do when we work together.

18 Things About the Eiffel Tower You Never Knew

Painting the tower required 60 tons of paint, and a new coat is needed every seven years. source 3. The architect the tower is named after, Gustave Eiffel, also designed the Statue of Liberty. 4.

Solar Tower For The 2016 Olympic Games - Rio De Janeiro

The challenge was to design a vertical structure on the island of Cotonduba that in addition to serving as an observation tower would become a symbol of welcome to newcomers in Rio either by sea or by air once it has been host city of 2016 Olympic Games.

Eiffel Tower's Golden Makeover: Worth $64M?

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Rusting Icon: Can a $64M Paint Job Save the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris and an engineering marvel, is facing a crisis. Built for a temporary exhibition in 1889, it defied expectations and became an iconic landmark. But time has taken its toll.

These Large Churches Are Wonders of Architecture

Towering Architectural Marvels: World's Largest Churches!

Towering at 49.3 meters (162 feet), the dome crossing of Saint John The Divine commands attention. Adorning the cathedral's entrance is a depiction of Saint John's witness to the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, alongside notable verses from the Bible etched in stone.

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Tower of Babel Falls: Headphones Translate In Real Time!

Tech giant Google has always been a great innovator, but its latest innovation, Pixel Buds, might just be its greatest yet. These amazing wireless headphones don't only take voice commands from Goo..

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Why Are Copies of European Cities Popping Up in China?

The Eiffel Tower, Tower Bridge, Hallstatt - copies of all these and many other beloved European destinations are popping up in cities across China. The aim of these copycat destinations is clear: to keep Chinese tourists and their earnings in their home country.