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Tower BridgevsThe British Museum
Both are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, British Museum is preferred by most writers compared to Tower Bridge. British Museum is ranked #1 in London with endorsements from 12 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Tower Bridge
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Time Out
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U.S. News & World Report
Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
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Fodor's "Despite its medieval, fairy-tale appearance, Britain's most iconic bridge was actually built at the tail end of the Victorian age, first opening to traffic in 1894." Full review
Frommer's "It's a low bridge equipped with two mighty 1,000-tonne (1,100 U.S.-ton) decks, technically known as bascules, which raise to let ships pass below. This happens around 900 times year." Full review
Time Out "Opened in 1894, this is the 'London Bridge' that wasn't sold to America." Full review
Not For Tourists "Messing about on the water."
Let's Go "Compared to London Bridge, Tower Bridge definitely wins on the aesthetic front (unless we’re counting children’s nursery rhymes)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built from 1886-1894 by Barrie and Jones, its total length reaches 805 m." Full review
Afar Magazine "When the sunset casts a golden hue to the famous Tower Bridge, with the reflection of the river Thames, it's like a knight changed into his shiny golden armor." Full review
Afar Magazine "Start by admiring the mighty Thames from Tower Bridge before heading down the stone stairs to the riverside walkway." Full review
Fodor's "the world's tallest isolated stone column offers spectacular views of the city from the viewing platform 160 feet up." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"Along with Parliament and Big Ben, Tower Bridge is London's next must-see architectural marvel, not to mention the most famous bridge that crosses the Thames." Full review
The British Museum Fodor's
Concierge Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Frommer's
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Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
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Fodor's "This celebrated treasure house, filled with plunder of incalculable value and beauty from around the globe, occupies an immense, imposing neoclassical building in the heart of Bloomsbury." Full review
Concierge "One of the single greatest museums in the world, the British Museum houses collections that date from the prehistoric to the modern—in sum, the works of mankind."
Frommer's "If the museum has one central, unifying theme, it's to provide an overview of the development of human culture, illustrated with items from all of the world's major civilizations." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Founded in 1753, it covers more than two million years of history from every continent, including the first known image of Christ, the oldest man-made tools on earth, and the Rosetta Stone." Full review
Frommer's "In fact, it’s the top attraction in the country—6.8 million people a year. Put on your walking shoes because it’s huge." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the museum holds a collection of art and antiquities... spanning two million years of human history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Whether you’re looking for a free museum in downtown London or casting your net to the countryside and nearby townships, be sure to check ahead: many museums still charge for special exhibitions. " Full review
Time Out "One of the world's oldest museums, the British Museum is vast and its collections, only a fraction of which can be on public display at any one time, comprise millions of objects." Full review
Not For Tourists "Newly covered Great Court is architectural manna."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The British Museum is one of the most remarkable institutions of its kind and its collections encompass a vast span of historical civilisation." Full review
