Why You SHOULD Visit The Tower Of London
Explore Londons iconic castle and World Heritage Site The Tower of London without the usual crowds. The Crown Jewels, Meet the legendary Yeoman Warders, Ravens and see the Tower like never before with this virtual walk through, See what it was like to be a prisoner inside the tower of London and so much more The Tower of London is an internationally famous monument and one of Englands most iconic structures. William the Conqueror built the White Tower in 1066 as a demonstration of Norman power, siting it strategically on the River Thames to act as both fortress and gateway to the capital. It is the most complete example of an 11th century fortress palace remaining in Europe. A rare survival of a continuously developing ensemble of royal buildings, from the 11th to 16th centuries, the Tower of London has become one of the symbols of royalty. It also fostered the development of several of Englands major State institutions, incorporating such fundamental roles as the nations defence, its recordkeeping
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