describe the view of the city of ingoltadt?

The way one can view the city of Inglostalt would be very gothic in structure and somewhat ominious in nature. They have gates that close the city to protect it from danger yet the creature is wandering around after Victor adbandons him.

Chapter 3

"At length the high white steeple of the town met my eyes. I alighted and was conducted to my solitary apartment to spend the evening as I pleased."