This is a view of the Grand Canyon from the Watchtower at Desert View.
The Watchtower, impressively perched on the edge of the mighty canyon, was completed in 1932. It is one of several buildings in the Grand Canyon area designed by American architect Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter.
Inside, the tower is decorated with murals by Fred Kabotie, a Hopi from second Mesa.
Vien dietro a me, e lascia dir le genti:
Sta come torre ferma, che non crolla
Gia mai la cima per soffiar di’ venti.
Follow me and leave the world to chatter:
Be steady as a tower that never bows its head,
However hard the winds may blow.
Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia (1307), ‘Purgatorio’, Canto 5
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Stunning, the tower and the view!
Thank you. It is a spectacular location.
That shot of the tower and the view.. just wow.
Thanks, Jaina. I really liked it there. 🙂
Wow is definitely the right word…!
Thanks, Helen 🙂
Wonderful photos Rachael, I cannot recall seeing these before, what amazing views and colours. A lovely post 🙂
Thanks, Karen. These are from April 2009 which is perhaps why you haven’t seen them before.
This is the first time I’ve seen this beautiful watchtower, Rachael. I’ve learned something new about a spot that I hope we’ll be exploring in the coming weeks. Thank you.
You’re welcome. I think, from the short time I have ‘known’ you, that you would enjoy the Watchtower very much.
🙂
Wow, you’re really making me miss the South-West! Haven’t been to the Watchtower, but it looks amazing.
It is worth the visit, and conveniently en route if travelling from The South Rim to Monument Valley.