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4 giorni fa · The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets , which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space ...
- White Tower: 1078, Inner Ward: 1190s, Rebuilt: 1285, Wharf expansion: 1377–1399
- 2,984,499 (in 2019)
- 27 metres (89 ft)
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
4 giorni fa · The clock bell in the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as the Big Ben Tower) of the palace, nicknamed Big Ben, is a landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general. The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
- 112,476 m² (1,210,680 sq ft) (internal)
- 1987 (11th session)
- 1016 and later
26 apr 2024 · Katherine Notman • 26 April, 2024. Photo: Simon Jowett, Wikimedia Commons. The Tower of London is a quintessentially British experience, steeped in history dating back to 1066. It is impossible to overstate the importance of this London icon.
14 apr 2024 · Tower of London. Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison. Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before. Visit. Opening times. 30 March - 14 April 2024. Daily: 09:00-17:30.
4 mag 2024 · Tower Bridge, movable bridge of the double-leaf bascule (drawbridge) type that spans the River Thames between the Greater London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark. It is a distinct landmark that aesthetically complements the Tower of London , which it adjoins.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
TOWER OF LONDON. HAMPTON COURT PALACE. BANQUETING HOUSE. KENSINGTON PALACE. KEW PALACE. HILLSBOROUGH CASTLE AND GARDENS. Welcome to Historic Royal Palaces. Experience history where it happened as we bring our six iconic palaces and their stories to life. Book your tickets online today.
5 mag 2024 · The western towers of Westminster Abbey, London, completed c. 1745 under the direction of Sir Nicholas Hawksmoor. (more) Westminster Abbey, London church that is the site of coronations and other ceremonies of national significance. It stands just west of the Houses of Parliament in the Greater London borough of Westminster.
