The Tower of London, leading historic visitor attraction

Through the centuries, the Tower of London has been a citadel and a palace. Through the centuries, the Tower of London has been a citadel and a palace.

It was built around 1090 by William the Conqueror

It marks the start of the Tower of Londons history. The White Tower

Three queens of England have been beheaded within its walls, because it has been a prison for offenders against the State Three queens of England have been beheaded within its walls, because it has been a prison for offenders against the State

The Crown Jewels The Tower of London has been home to the world famous British Crown Jewels since the beginning of the 14 th century. The Tower of London has been home to the world famous British Crown Jewels since the beginning of the 14 th century.

The Crown Jewels are still used by the Queen today The Crown Jewels are still used by the Queen today

Yeoman Warder Beefeaters have been at the Tower of London since the 14 th century. Beefeaters have been at the Tower of London since the 14 th century.

The Ravens The legend says, Charles II was warned that if the Ravens leave the Tower, the monarchy would fall. The legend says, Charles II was warned that if the Ravens leave the Tower, the monarchy would fall.

Tower Bridge

How to Get There Underground: Tower Hill Station. Bank Station. London Bridge Station. Underground: Tower Hill Station. Bank Station. London Bridge Station. British Rail: Fenchurch Street Station (5 min walk), London Bridge Station (10 min walk), Liverpool Street Station (10 min walk) British Rail: Fenchurch Street Station (5 min walk), London Bridge Station (10 min walk), Liverpool Street Station (10 min walk) Bus: 15, 25, 42, 78, 100, D1, RV1 Bus: 15, 25, 42, 78, 100, D1, RV