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The Tower of London is not a tower, nor is it the well-known Tower Bridge of London. It is a medieval castle where travelers can spend half a day exploring British history. It is a world cultural heritage in the center of London and one of the important landmarks of London. The Tower of London is located on the north bank of the Thames, close to the Tower Bridge. Its official name is "Her Majesty’s Palace and Fortress, The Tower of London". It was built by William the Conqueror in 1086 and was listed as one of the World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1988. In addition to being a British royal palace, it also serves as a military fortress, zoo, observatory, mint, armory, execution ground and prison for high-level prisoners such as queens, princesses and nobles. The most famous of them is Anne Boleyn, the queen of King Henry VIII of England, who was charged with a total of 18 counts of adultery and treason and was beheaded in the Tower of London... There are many towers in the Tower of London, including the Bloody Tower, Green Tower, Salt Tower, Middle Tower, White Tower, Martin Tower, Jewel Tower, etc. If you don't do your homework, it is really difficult to identify the name of each tower. It is recommended to prepare a map and a guide so that you can understand everything about the Tower of London in more detail. The three must-see towers of the Tower of London White Tower: The oldest building in the Tower of London, it is mainly a museum that collects medieval armor and weapons. The Crown Jewels: Houses luxurious treasures including royal crowns, rare gemstones, swords, scepters and the two largest diamonds in the world. Because photography is not allowed inside, visiting the Jewel Tower has become one of the most important itineraries in the Tower of London. Bloody Tower: The Tower of London is the most famous scene of a royal suspense murder story. Legend has it that after the death of Edward IV, the two young princes who succeeded him were imprisoned in the tower by their uncle, Lord York, and disappeared until their remains were found many years later. Many of the Tower of London's haunted legends begin here... #Overseas Travel
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