This stone tower was restored by Llewelyn Baron Mostyn in 1897, to commemorate the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria. Though an inscription on the tower says that it was once a Roman pharos, there is little evidence supporting that theory. It may have been a windmill or a watchtower, according to other historic sources.
June 20, 2023
Birkenhead, England
The oldest standing building on Merseyside is special for its rich history as a Benedictine monastery and its unique connection to the origins of the Mersey Ferry.
Denbigh, Wales
This tower is all that remains of a once-famed chapel.
Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Italy
This lesser-known leaning tower is all that remains of the medieval castle of Vernazzano.
Banja, Serbia
The remains of a luxurious 14th-century church built by the last despot of Serbia.
Senglea, Malta
The eyes and ears of this tower keep watch over Malta’s Grand Harbor.
Kapilvastu, Nepal
A pair of stupas that archaeologists believe were built to honor the parents of Siddhartha Gautama (aka Lord Buddha).
Bomarsund, Åland Islands
This impressive coastal fortress was destroyed before it was finished.
Nessebar, Bulgaria
This fifth-century church is one of the oldest Christian sites in the Balkans.
