Is the tower of London and London Bridge the same?

London Bridge and Tower Bridge look very different, yet both are famous bridges in their own right, and both are must-see attractions in the city. Both bridges are free to walk across, and they're both in great locations surrounded by other amazing attractions.



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Tower Bridge and London Bridge are just over half a mile (approx. 1km) of each other. You can walk from Tower Bridge to London Bridge in less than 15 minutes.

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After a competition, a pair of bascule spans was chosen for a bridge that can open. This is located just downstream of the Tower of London. Hence the name.

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There is a popular rumor that the bridge was bought in the mistaken belief that it was London's more recognizable Tower Bridge, but the allegation was vehemently denied by both McCulloch and Ivan Luckin, who arranged the bridge's sale.

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London Bridge was actually the sole crossing of the Thames until the construction of Putney Bridge in 1729. By 1870s, around a million people were living east of London Bridge, so getting across it could take hours. Tower Bridge came out of this need for a new river crossing, and was completed in 1894.

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Don't Mix Up London Bridge and Tower Bridge London Bridge and Tower Bridge look very different, yet both are famous bridges in their own right, and both are must-see attractions in the city. Both bridges are free to walk across, and they're both in great locations surrounded by other amazing attractions.

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Subsequent surveys showed that the bridge was sinking an inch (about 2.5 cm) every eight years, and by 1924 the east side had sunk some three to four inches (about 9 cm) lower than the west side. The bridge would have to be removed and replaced.

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Crossing the Westminster Bridge, which is located right next to the London Eye, will bring you to Parliament Square in less than 5 minutes. This busy square is where you'll find the best views of Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

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How many bridges are there in London? There are 35 bridges which cross over the river in London, so wherever you find yourself along the Thames you're guaranteed to be close to at least one of these famous bridges!

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This walk takes you from London Bridge to Tower Bridge in the City of London. It's just over half a mile between the two iconic bridges so the walk should take around 10-15 minutes.

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The Tower of London is one of the top sights to see in the city right in front of the majestic Tower Bridge. This historic castle with over 1,000 years of history is home to the Crown Jewels, the iconic 'Beefeater' Yeoman Warders, and the legendary ravens that have kept the kingdom from collapsing.

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Crossing the Westminster Bridge, which is located right next to the London Eye, will bring you to Parliament Square in less than 5 minutes. This busy square is where you'll find the best views of Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

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It is totally free to walk across the bridge. You can also time your walk to coincide with the lifting of the drawbridge. Both are top free things to do in London. Image courtesy of the Hammock Hombre.

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Despite many structural failures, the London Bridge never really 'fell down'. The old bridge built in 1209 lasted for 600 years. Eventually, it underwent demolition in 1831, after the new London Bridge was formed.

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It crumbled in 1281 (due to ice damage), 1309, 1425 and 1437, and then there was a devastating fire in the seventeenth century. But despite its Jenga-like tendencies, the medieval London Bridge (including houses and shops) did last for 600 years, until it was demolished in 1831.

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