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Tower of London

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Tower of London

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Castle in central London, United Kingdom

Address
Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4AB (London) · View on map
Established
1066
Heritage status
World Heritage Site, scheduled monument
Type
castle, museum
Facilities
Step-free access
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A historic castle on the north bank of the Thames, begun by William the Conqueror in the 1070s. It has been a royal palace, a prison and a place of execution, and today holds the Crown Jewels. Yeoman Warders, known as Beefeaters, give tours, and the famous ravens live on the grounds. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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