Here are 6 photo spots at Tower of London for you.

The Tower of London, built in 1078 by William the Conqueror, is a historic fortress known for its roles as a royal palace, prison, treasury, and execution site.

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Tips for your trip to Tower of London

About the location

It famously held prisoners like Anne Boleyn and now houses the Crown Jewels. Guarded by Yeoman Warders, the tower offers a fascinating glimpse into nearly a millennium of British history.

Best timing

January–February: Constable's Dues Ceremony (occasionally held, traditional reenactments)

June: Historic Royal Palaces events (costumed interpreters, special exhibits)

November 5: Gunpowder Plot Remembrance

November–December: Tower of London Ice Rink and festive Christmas illuminations

Traveling

Underground:
Take the District or Circle Line to Tower Hill Station – it’s just a 5-minute walk to the Tower entrance.

Train:
Nearest station is Fenchurch Street Station (National Rail), about a 7-minute walk away.

Bus:
Buses 15, 42, 78, 100, and RV1 all stop nearby at Tower Hill or Tower Gateway.

Other languages

Here is how Tower of London is called in other languages:
CS Londýnská věž DE Tower von London EL Πύργος του Λονδίνου ES Torre de Londres FI Lontoon torni FR Tour de Londres HI लंदन टॉवर HR Londonski toranj IS Turninn í London IT Torre di Londra JA ロンドン塔 NL Tower van Londen NO Tower of London PL Wieża Londyńska PT Torre de Londres RU Тауэр в Лондоне SV Towern i London TR Londra Kulesi ZH 伦敦塔

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