Skyrim Architecture | Whiterun

Welcome to the next installment of my Skyrim Architecture series, where I scout the Skyrim world in search of the most beautiful structures and landmarks Bethesda's award-winning franchise has to offer.

    

    Whiterun is an intricate and beautiful city.  Right in the center of Skyrim, it sits on the plains of the tundra, which is inside a huge valley bordered by mountains.  It has a Nordic style of architecture and each building is unique in its own way.  This is the Plains District, which is the first district you see when you walk into Whiterun.  It has many shops, inns, and taverns.  In the back, the market sits on a circle/round-a-bout area that leads you straight into the Wind District.  (which is residential)

    This is the Wind or Residential District.  It consists of all the homes in Whiterun, and again, each house is very unique from the other.  By the way, the details are amazing.  Near the back of the Wind District is an ancient tree called the Gildergreen.  Behind the Gildergreen lies the Companions' hall, Jorrvaskr.

    The last district in Whiterun (and the most magnificent), is the Cloud District.  It gets its name because of Dragonsreach, which is an ancient palace that sits on the highest point of the city.  As you walk up the steps to the palace, there are beautiful waterfalls that mix into a small pond.  Once you get to the top, you will see an archway that connects to the entrance.  

    This is a picture of the entire city of Whiterun.  The only thing not included is the palace, which is behind the picture.  I really need to take inspiration from Skyrim and put it into our Minecraft cities.  Skyrim is a great game full of architecture that is simply breathtaking.  Join me next time when I show you guys Windhelm.

References:

>> http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Whiterun_(City)
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