Tower of London - London, England, UK - Great Buildings of the World on Waymarking.com

Construction began around the 1070's for what became to be known as the White Tower. Over the centuries additional walls, towers, and a moat forming a dual-layer fortress.

The Tower's has not only served as a fortress but also as a royal palace and prison. It has also served as a place of execution, an armoury, a treasury, a zoo, a mint, a public records office, an observatory, and the home of the Crown Jewels - to which it still hosts today.

The Tower of London is open every day for tours except for December 24-26 and January 1. The admission fee for an adult is £16.50 and £9.50 for children under 16.

City, State or City, Country: London, England Year Built: 1070 to 1090 (initial construction) Architect: unknown - first commissioned by King William the Conqueror Webpage from GreatBuildings.com or other approved listing: [Web Link] Other website with more information about building: [Web Link]

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