Tower of London
Tower of London is located on the north back of the Thames River. It is a
historic monument of London and is located in central London. It is one of the
biggest tourist attractions in London. People form all over the world come at
all times of the year to visit the Tower of London. The reason behind this is
that the majestic tower is one of the oldest and the most significant towers in
the world where many decisions that have changed the world today have taken
place. It is also known as the tower. The tower is also called Her Majesty’s
Royal Tower and Fortress.
Between the tower and the city of London is the open space that is also known
as the tower hill. This space separates the city of London and the tower. The
tower as a whole is considered to have many sets of buildings as well as two
defensive walls that are made out of concrete and also the entire structure is
surrounded by a moat. However the tower can be commonly perceived as the white
tower. This tower was built by William the conqueror in the year of 1078. There
have been many uses of the tower in the past. The tower was used as a fortress
and a royal palace. Also the tower was used as a prison for people of high
status. The tower functioning as a prison has also led to the popular saying of
being sent to the tower which would mean being sent to prison. Also the tower
has been used as a place of execution, armory, treasury and even a zoo. Ever
since 1303 the tower has been the home to the crown jewels of the United
Kingdom. Also the tower has been used as an observatory.
The Tower of London is well connected with the rest of London. The closest tube
station to the tower of London would be the tower hill tube station. You can
reach the tower from any part of London easily and quickly with the help of the
tube railway avoiding all the traffic of the roads. Also the tower millennium
pier is there for all the cruise boats if you fancy getting to the tower on
cruise boats. There are many options that are open to you when you decide to
visit the tower. The construction of the tower can be divided into the white
tower, the inmost ward, the inner ward, the outer ward and the western entrance
and the most.
Once you reach the tower, if you have not already booked a guided tour then you
will find many guides that organize trips to the tower. These guides will show
you around the tower as well as give you a detailed history of the tower and
all the proceedings that are associated with the tower. Also inside the tower
you can get to see the tower ravens that are cared for by the raven master in
the tower. Of you are on a trip to London then make sure that you don’t miss
the tower.