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Tower of LondonvsTower Bridge
Tower of London and Tower Bridge are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Tower of London scores marginally higher than Tower Bridge. Tower of London is ranked #9 in London with positive reviews from 11 publications including Fodor's, Departures and Travel + Leisure.
Tower of London
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Tower Hill, Tower Hill tube, London EC3N 4AB
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Fodor's "Nowhere else does London's history come to life so vividly as it does in this minicity of 20 towers filled with heraldry and treasure." Full review
Concierge "Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066, this huge fortified palace-jail-treasury-arsenal is the source of some of the most-famous tourist photo ops in all of England."
Frommer's "On a sunny summer afternoon, the Tower, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the world, can be a cheerful buzzing place." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The scene for many dramatic events during this country's history." Full review
Not For Tourists "Kings and Queens. Surprisingly insightful, annoyingly expensive."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Tower of London's romantic silhouette, so emblematic of British history, has been the backdrop for some horrific episodes as well as moments of royal splendour." Full review
Afar Magazine "Visitors to this turreted riverside castle enter a thousand years of history filled with cultural significance (but go early to avoid lines to see the crown jewels). " Full review
Departures "From the solid gold St Edward’s Crown, which rarely sees the light of day, to the glittering Imperial State Crown, here’s something you won’t see everyday: the Crown Jewels." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Some might go to the Tower of London to catch sight of the Crown Jewels, while others hope for a glimpse of a harrowed ghost as well." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A unique Christmas experience, the Tower of London's Medieval Christmas takes you back in time to 1284, where you join the court of King of England King Edward I as they prepare for the holiday season." Full review
Tower Bridge Fodor's Frommer's
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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
