tornyok
Tornyok is the Hungarian plural form of torony, meaning towers. In everyday usage the term refers to tall, vertical structures that can be freestanding or part of a larger building. Tornyok appear in many architectural contexts, including defensive fortifications, religious buildings, civic architecture, and modern infrastructure. They can serve as lookout posts, bell towers, clock towers, minarets, or water towers, among other functions. The form of tornyok varies widely, from short, stout medieval towers to slender, cylindrical or polygonal shapes, and they are built with materials such as stone, brick, concrete, or timber. Architectural details may include arched openings, crenellations, narrow slits for arrows, or decorative cornices.
Etymology and usage: the word torony derives from Latin turris and entered Hungarian historical usage through
Historical role: towers have long played roles in defense, surveillance, religious practice, and urban identity. In
Examples in Hungarian contexts are typically found in cityscapes, historic sites, and architectural guides, where tornyok