What is interesting about the Tower of London?

The Tower of London has been many things throughout its long history. It was designed to be an important royal fortress, palace, and prison. It has also been home to the Royal Armouries, The Crown Jewels, and even the Royal Menagerie. The Tower of London has welcomed visitors since at least the 1500s.



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The tower has served as a fortress, a royal residence, a prison, the royal mint, a public records office, an observatory, a military barracks, a place of execution, and the city zoo. Today it holds the crown jewels and regalia.

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The White Tower is one of the world's most famous castles and a recognizable London landmark. Inside, you'll find the 350-year-old exhibition, Line of Kings, which includes suits of armor worn by Henry VIII, Charles I, and James II. Keep an eye out for the Tower's famous ravens, who are said to guard the structure.

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London is considered a dream destination because of the following vintage construction, world-class museums, lush green parks and other tourist attractions.
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  • London Eye. ...
  • Tower Bridge. ...
  • Buckingham Palace. ...
  • Houses of Parliament. ...
  • London Olympic Stadium. ...
  • Westminster Abbey.


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Instantly recognisable, the White Tower is the most famous castle keep in the world. It was built to awe, subdue and terrify Londoners, and to deter foreign invaders. It is an iconic symbol of London and Britain.

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Visit Imprisonment at the Tower to learn more about life as a prisoner in the Tower of London. Explore the many different stories of people who ended up here, including Elizabeth I, Guy Fawkes, Anne Boleyn and the Krays.

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Your Tower of London admission ticket includes the Crown Jewels, the ravens, the public outside areas of the Tower of London (including the Moat), Tower Green, White Tower, including Line of Kings, and Armoury in Action, Bloody Tower, Medieval Palace, Battlements, Torture at the Tower exhibition and Fusiliers museum.

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Tower of London only ticket prices (excl donation): Members: Free. Adult: £33.60. Child age 5-15: £16.80.

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