Tower of London Ticket

From Royal Palace to Prison,
London's Iconic Tower of London

The Tower of London has a dual nature, having been used as a royal palace since its construction, except for the reign of Elizabeth I, and later as a prison and execution site. Royals such as Edward V and Henry VI were imprisoned here and met tragic ends. Explore the Tower of London, which holds 1,000 years of dark history. Don't miss the White Tower and the Crown Jewels. The White Tower is significant as the first tower built by William.

History of the Tower of London

The Tower of London was built in the mid-11th century by William the Conqueror. Initially used as a royal palace, it later served various purposes, including military functions, a prison, a military base, and royal ceremonies. It also served as a place of confinement for historically significant figures, with Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, two queens, being imprisoned and executed here.

The Tower of London has a painful history along with its glorious one.

See the magnificent Crown Jewels

The biggest reason to visit the Tower of London is to see the world's largest diamond-studded crown in the Tower of London Museum.