The Fall of Gondolin - What Happened?

The Fall of Gondolin stands as one of the most tragic and heroic tales in Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Here is the story - Let's dive in!

A city hidden by enchantments, populated by Elves, and defended against insurmountable evil, Gondolin was doomed to fall.

Gondolin, called “the Hidden City,” was established during the First Age by Turgon, a mighty Elven lord and son of Fingolfin.

After receiving a vision from the Vala Ulmo, Lord of Waters, Turgon was guided to the hidden valley of Tuml…