Travel guide
London, United Kingdom
Tower of London: fortress stories
Discover the Tower of London's changing roles as fortress, palace and prison. The White Tower anchors a complex with many layers of royal history.

Trace London's history through a royal fortress and a riverside neighborhood shaped by government and ceremony. The Tower and Westminster offer contrasting views of the capital.
2 experiences to explore
Discover the Tower of London's changing roles as fortress, palace and prison. The White Tower anchors a complex with many layers of royal history.
Explore an outdoor sightseeing idea around Parliament Square and the Thames. Compare the silhouettes of Westminster's political and religious landmarks.