Category
page 1Tower houses
tower house
type of stone structure, built for defensive and habitation purposes

Gardoš Tower
memorial tower in Zemun, Belgrade, Serbia
Kočani Medieval Towers
two Medieval towers in Kočani, Macedonia
tower houses in the Balkans
tower houses in the Balkans during the Ottoman period
Siedlęcin Tower
tower house in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
culă
thumb|361x361px|right|Cula Greceanu from Măldărești, Vâlcea
A culă (plural: cule; from Turkish kule "tower, turret") is a type of semi-fortified dwelling historically found in the Oltenia region of Romania, with notable examples also in Muntenia (in the counties of Argeș and Teleorman). Constructed primarily between the 17th and 19th centuries, these structures served as residences for the boyar aristocracy, offering protection against invasions and local uprisings. Architecturally, cule are characterized by their tower-like appearance, typically featuring multiple levels, thick walls, and def
Zekate House
cultural Monument in Albania