A royal residency, place of execution, and home to the dazzling Crown Jewels. Built in the 1070’s, the Tower of London is ...

His novel, Traitors Gate, features an audacious raid on the Crown Jewels held at the Tower of London. But, without ruining the story for readers, suffice it to say his plan rested on a copy of the ...

The crown is normally kept under ultra-monitored guard at the Tower of London, where it is a centerpiece of the Crown Jewels exhibit. When it heads to the palace at the opening of the ...

Built as a fortress by William the Conqueror beginning in the 1070s, the UNESCO-listed Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a palace for monarchs, a formidable state ...

Discover the Tower of London – a secure fortress, royal palace, infamous prison and execution site where you can explore 1,000 years of history. Prepare to be dazzled by the world-famous Crown ...

1. Valuables have been kept in the keep since the 1100s When you think of the Tower of London, one of the first things likely to pop into your head are the Crown Jewels. Before 1649, the important ...

More than five million people, including Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, saw the sea of 'poppies' that were installed in the Tower of London's moat in 2014. Now, nearly 30,000 of the original ...

Among the items you'll see is the Imperial State Crown – which is still worn ... The majority of travelers say the Tower of London's high admission price and long lines are worth every pence.

robes and other valuables at the Tower of London – making it home to more bling than a Kardashian wedding. One of the highlights of the Crown Jewels is The Cullinan I diamond. Weighing in at a ...