observation tower


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Noun1.observation tower - a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundingsobservation tower - a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
observation dome - lookout consisting of a dome-shaped observatory
structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
widow's walk - a lookout atop a coastal house
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observation tower

ntorre f di osservazione
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During her visit, the royal saw the National Trust for Scotland's latest investment, a spectacular 65ft observation tower below the High Viewpoint overlooking Loch Ewe.
The visitor centre offers fantastic views of the reserve from the viewing windows and from the observation tower.
Often Israeli soldiers are present in the area where an army observation tower is located but none intervened to keep the settlers from harming the Palestinian civilians, she said.
23 projects were carried out so far, others may follow soon.Visitors to the village of Mala T#341#328a, situated in the Tokaj region in southeastern Slovakia, can take a look at the vineyards and their surroundings from a unique observation tower that resembles a gigantic wine barrel.
They also marveled at the picturesque view of the city offered by Tokyo Skytree, a broadcast, restaurant and observation tower.
at the East Trigg Trailhead parking lot, one mile north of Trigg Observation Tower and three miles northeast of Simpson.
Twenty-nine locations have been identified for the observation of the moon for Syawal namely Pontian Kecil, Johor; Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi, Tanjung Bidara, Melaka; Telok Kemang, Negri Sembilan; Bukit Melawati in Kuala Selangor, Bukit Jugra in Banting and the Observation Tower in Sabak Bernam, Selangor.
SCOT is a standalone, remote, portable, self-sufficient intelligence observation tower designed to expand an organization's security reach instantly.
A prominent hilltop observation tower overlooking the main Belfast to Dublin road could have been decked out under suggestions to spruce up the untidy and forbidding British Army structure during the conflict.
A new wildlife observation tower will be constructed this year.
NNA - A special committee commissioned by Public Works and Transport Minister, Youssef Fenianos, visited on Saturday President Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat, carrying out a technical inspection of the runways, observation tower and some buildings and infrastructure, in order to present a report of its findings to Minister Fenianos.

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