The Tower of London is officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London. With nearly 1,000 years of fascinating tales contained within its ancient stone walls, the Tower of London offers a fascinating insight into London’s heritage.

Over the years, the tower has been a Royal palace, prison, execution chamber, armoury, and even a zoo. Today, the Tower of London is a dedicated UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the tower, you can see the magnificent Crown Jewels, plus lots more.

Due to the popularity of this attraction, it is worth booking tickets in advance.

Bumble-Bee

June 4, 2020

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The Tower of London is one of the world’s oldest and most famous prisons, though its original purpose was not to house criminals. In fact, the Tower, which is actually a complex of several towers and structures, was built in the latter part of the 11th century as fortress to protect London, the capital city of the British Empire. The Tower of London soon became notorious for its other, more brutal, uses.

Read mor at history.com/topics/middle-ages/tower-of-london

Rombea

May 4, 2022

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The Tower of London is arguably the most famous fortress in the world and has starred in numerous films. Built by William the Conqueror in 1086, it has been part of British history ever since, having served as an armoury, zoo, treasury, prison and royal palace over time. Today, the British Crown Jewels are housed inside, which can be admired by visitors. Definitely worth seeing.

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