Tower of London, Medieval castle and fortress in central London, England
The Tower of London stands on the north bank of the River Thames, consisting of multiple stone buildings enclosed by defensive walls.
William the Conqueror established the Tower in 1066 as a symbol of Norman power, marking the beginning of a new era in English history.
The Crown Jewels exhibition displays the royal collection of crowns, scepters, and precious stones used in coronation ceremonies since the 17th century.
The Tower opens daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, with guided tours by Yeoman Warders departing every 30 minutes from the entrance.
Eight ravens reside within the Tower grounds, maintained by a Ravenmaster due to the belief that their departure would cause the kingdom to fall.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Inception: 1066
Founders: William the Conqueror
Architectural style: Norman architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/
Made from material: Reigate stone, rag-stone, mudstone, Caen stone
Address: Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB EC3N 4AB London
Website: https://hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london
GPS coordinates: 51.50820,-0.07620
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:46
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Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom
60 m
Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets
68 m
White Tower
19 m
Jewel House
13 m
Traitors' Gate
105 m
Royal Armouries
39 m
St John's Chapel, Tower of London
44 m
Liberties of the Tower of London
22 m
Bloody Tower
78 m
Waterloo Barracks
27 m
Bell Tower
107 m
Beauchamp Tower
79 m
Queen's House (Tower of London)
88 m
Byward Tower
128 m
Heralds' Museum
17 m
Crown Jewels
50 m
Wakefield Tower
84 m
Cradle Tower
126 m
Martin Tower
98 m
Salt Tower
120 m
Wardrobe Tower
53 m
Brass Mount
122 m
Lanthorn Tower
105 m
White Tower
21 m
The Fusilier Museum
65 m
Tower of London: Inner Curtain Wall, with Mural Towers, The Queen's House, Nos 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 Tower Green and the New Armouries
73 m
Outer Curtain Wall With Casements And Mural Towers
91 m
Revetment Wall To South Side Of Moat, From Tower Bridge Approach To Middle Tower (qv)
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