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Tower of London - London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site.
Tower of London admission ticket includes the Crown Jewels, the ravens, the public outside areas of the Tower of London, Tower Green, White Tower, including Line of Kings, and Armoury in Action, Bloody Tower, Medieval Palace, Battlements (excluding Martin Tower), Torture at the Tower exhibition and Fusiliers museum. Crown of Jewels - This magnificent world-famous collection of 23,578 gemstones boasts items that are still used in royal ceremonies today. POWERFUL SYMBOLS OF THE MONARCHY The Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, are the most powerful symbols of the British Monarchy and hold deep religious and cultural significance in our nation’s history. The mystique and beauty of the diamonds and precious jewels in the royal regalia have always held an unparalleled allure to visitors from across the globe. The Koh-i-Noor, also spelt Kohinoor and Koh-i-Nur, is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats. It is part of the British Crown Jewels. The diamond is currently set in the Crown of the Queen Mother. The Ravens - Meet the famous ravens at the Tower of London and discover why they are known as the guardians of the Tower. White Tower - Marvel at the imposing White Tower, a magnificent example of Norman architecture at the heart of the Tower of London. Line of Kings - Marvel at the historic armour of Henry VIII, Charles I and James II in the Line of Kings at the White Tower. Guards at Tower of London - Marvel at the guards protecting the Crown Jewels. See the sentries posted outside the Jewel House and The Queen’s House. Walk in the footsteps of those condemned to execution at the Tower of London on Tower Green and the Scaffold Site. Explore the stories of the Princes in the Tower and Sir Walter Raleigh in the infamous Bloody Tower. Prepare to be shocked by stories of the unfortunate prisoners who were tortured within the walls of the Tower of London. Explore the Tower of London’s early years as a formidable fortress and discover why it has been both feared and revered. Step inside the luxurious lodgings of two kings, meticulously re-created in the Medieval Palace at the Tower of London. Shoot arrows, assemble firearms and brandish a sword in this exciting, hands-on experience in the White Tower. Fusilier Museum - Discover the story of the British infantry regiment from its formation at the Tower of London in 1685 to the present day. Plan your visit: Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB #toweroflondon #london #londonvisit #kohinoor #kohinoordiamond #centrallondon #londonattractions #towerhill |