Tower of London — London

180

min visit

This imposing Norman fortress has guarded the Thames for nearly a thousand years, its iconic White Tower standing as a testament to medieval architecture and royal power. Today it shelters the Crown Jewels behind glass and steel, alongside exhibits that bring centuries of history vividly to life. Costumed Yeoman Warders—the famous Beefeaters—share tales of imprisonment, execution, and intrigue that echo through the fortress walls.

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