15 Tallest Buildings & Structures in Middle Earth



Filmmakers who have adapted J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth for the big screen have skillfully crafted or adapted architectural elements based on Tolkien’s descriptions to reflect the diverse cultures and societies of the various peoples inhabiting this rich fictional world. These artistic choices help viewers to engage more deeply with the unique characteristics of each race, whether it be the grandeur of the Elven realms or the rustic charm of Hobbiton. To fully appreciate this aspect of the films and literature, take a closer look at 15 significant buildings and structures that appear throughout the cinematic adaptations, as well as those mentioned in Tolkien’s original texts. Each structure offers insights into the lifestyle, values, and history of the characters that reside within them.

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25 thoughts on “15 Tallest Buildings & Structures in Middle Earth”

  1. Megastructures in fantasy media have always been fascinating to me, and Tolkien’s universe, as it did with the entire fantasy genre, inspired this concept for the most part. It also has some of the most imposing examples.

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  2. Only your serious Tolkien Geeks and Silmarillion and other source aficionados know that Dol Guldur was built upon an abandoned Elven capital known as Amon Lanc [original seat of Silvan Elves under Oropher, father of Thranduil], IIRC because of the return of Sauron to MIddle Earth after the downfall of Numenor. So it is likely Sauron had something already extant there to use to start his fortress.

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  3. How do you end up with a few kilometers for the Tower of Avallónë?? There is virtually nothing to support that, and if you're going from the curvature of the Earth, there was no curvature back then since the world was flat.

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