Tower houses

type of stone structure, built for defensive and habitation purposes

memorial tower in Zemun, Belgrade, Serbia

two Medieval towers in Kočani, Macedonia

tower houses in the Balkans during the Ottoman period

tower house in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

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

cultural Monument in Albania