At the Tower of London,
Until the crown jewels exhibition
Discover the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites in London.
In the British drama Sherlock, you can meet the crown stolen by Moriarty and also see another dark side of the Tower of London, which was also used as a prison. The Tower of London is a place of high historical value as it preserves the appearance of a medieval fortress. And in the Tower of London, you can go beyond 1,000 years of history, admire the crown jewels, and hear interesting stories from the Yeoman Warder who guards the tower.
From palaces to prisons,
Tower of London, a landmark in London
Explore London’s castle, a safe haven, a royal palace and a notorious prison. You’ll even learn that the ravens that inhabit the building were the tower’s guardians.
The Tower of London has been used as a royal palace since its construction, except for Elizabeth I, but it has also been used as a prison and execution site for criminals. Come see the Tower of London, which holds a dark history of 1,000 years. The Crown Jewels are a must-see.
History of the Tower of London
The Tower of London was initially used as a royal palace and palace, and later for various purposes such as military purposes, prison, military base, and royal ceremonial purposes. The building was also used as a place of incarceration for historically important figures, one of the most famous being the incarceration and execution of two queens, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard.
The Tower of London is a place that has both a splendid history and a painful history.
Meet the magnificent crown
When you visit the Tower of London, you can see the world's largest diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London Museum.
As a symbolic treasure of the British royal family, it represents the history, tradition, and authority of the British royal family and is mainly used in important national events and ceremonies. The Crown Jewels are not just precious treasures, but are an important heritage symbolizing the national identity of the UK, the authority of the royal family, and historical traditions, so please appreciate them.
address :
Tower of London
London EC3N 4AB United Kingdom
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Operating hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday - Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
※ Last entry is 1 hour before closing.
※ Operating hours may vary depending on the period. Please refer to the official website for details.
St Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB UK