Tower Bridge

"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

"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

"Opened in 1894, this is the 'London Bridge' that wasn't sold to America." Full review

"Messing about on the water."

"Compared to London Bridge, Tower Bridge definitely wins on the aesthetic front (unless we’re counting children’s nursery rhymes)." Full review

"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

"Start by admiring the mighty Thames from Tower Bridge before heading down the stone stairs to the riverside walkway." Full review

"the world's tallest isolated stone column offers spectacular views of the city from the viewing platform 160 feet up." Full review

"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