The infamous Topless Towers of Cairhien are among the most famous landmarks of that city. As part of the traditional Carihienin attempt to be the best at everything, several lords commissioned the construction of the tallest towers in the land within their city, leading to a brief craze in the construction of these towers before it died off. It is not known how many towers there are, although they continue to dominate the Cairhienin skyline around the city. Although the towers are substantial in height, they are nowhere near the height of the White Tower in Tar Valon.