Among all of the historic sites and iconic features of London, Tower Bridge and Tower of London stand out.

The Tower Bridge is a London tourist favorite with the walkway high above the River Thames and its working as a bascule (draw) bridge to this day. The Tower of London is steeped in history as it extends back to before the year 1100 and any visitor who is a fan of English history makes it a must see. Comparatively, the Tower Bridge is a new attraction, where the Tower of London is a historical treasure.

The Tower Bridge was completed in 1894 spanning the River Thames. It is a working bridge that still allows tall ships to pass through the open bridge. It also has a walkway 140 feet above the river. And with the vehicle traffic, bicyclists, and pedestrians it has over 40,000 that use or visit it daily.

The Tower of London had its foundation started in 1066 and has been ever expanding since. The first major addition was by William the Conqueror in 1078. Since that time the Who’s Who of British Royalty and history has had a hand in the tower’s history. Richard the Lionheart and Edward I had expansions given, Queen Elizabeth I was held in the tower before here ascension, and Henry the VIII had a remodel done. This is in addition to its many uses over time such as a fortress, a mint, a palace, a prison, and a treasury to name a few.

When visiting London the Tower Bridge and Tower of London are must see attractions.