#gothic tower

The medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois, Burgundy, France

Gothic tower of General Hospital, The University of Iowa, 1962

Rouen’s Gros-Horloge (Big Clock) is a 14th-century astronomical clock movement installed in a 16th-century arch spanning the Rue du Gros-Horloge in the center of the city.  The movement is one of the oldest in France and is in working order, but the clock has been powered by electricity since the 1920s.  The adjacent Gothic belfry was built between the 14th and 15th centuries and holds the bells linked to the clock. 

The underside of the Renaissance arch is decorated with an elaborate bas-relief of Jesus as the Good Shepherd.  It is easy to miss the details of the arch in the hustle and bustle of the crowds in this part of the city.

England’s Hadlow Tower, a real fairy tale Rapunzle-style Gothic Folly, was for sale for £2m, but you can still book it for a vacation. 

I like the middle of it more than I like the rooms.

On the ground floor is the entrance, a media room, and a water closet.

Walk up to the 1st fl. for the kitchen & dining rooms.

The 2nd fl. has the castle drawing room, spare room, and bath.

Retire to the 3rd fl. in either the Snow White bedroom w/en suite bath, or the Red Riding Hood bedroom. 

On the 4th fl. is the Rapunzel bedroom w/en suite bath, dressing room, and outdoor mezzanine.

Guests are not allowed on the 5th fl. w/o strict supervision.