Tower of London
landmark · London · United Kingdom
- Address
- London EC3N 4AB
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About
Historic castle on the north bank of the Thames and home of the Crown Jewels.
History
William the Conqueror founded it in the late 11th century.
Good to know
- Book ahead and arrive at opening; the Crown Jewels draw the longest queues.
- Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) tours run inside the castle; check times on arrival.
Nearby
Tower Bridge
bridge · 290 m
Combined bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames, with high-level walkways.
Sky Garden
viewpoint · 630 m
Public garden and viewing gallery on the top floors of 20 Fenchurch Street, with views over the City and the Thames.
Borough Market
market · 1.1 km
Food market near London Bridge, one of the city's oldest, with produce stalls and street food.
Shakespeare's Globe
landmark · 1.5 km
Reconstruction of the open-air Elizabethan theatre where Shakespeare's plays were staged, on the South Bank.
Tate Modern
museum · 1.6 km
Gallery of modern and contemporary art in the former Bankside Power Station.
St Paul's Cathedral
religious_site · 1.7 km
Christopher Wren's domed cathedral on Ludgate Hill. Visitors can climb the dome for views over the City.