A visit to the Tower of London packs a thousand years of history into one riverside site. These photographs give a sense of what to expect — the Norman keep at its heart, the Jewel House that holds the Crown Jewels, the ravens on the lawns, and the medieval walls that have watched over the Thames since the eleventh century. When you're ready to plan, see the visitor guide or compare tickets and tours.
The Tower of London and the White Tower at sunset, seen from the River Thames.The White Tower — the Norman keep begun by William the Conqueror around 1078.The entrance to the White Tower, gateway to the Royal Armouries.Inside the White Tower, home to the Line of Kings and centuries of armour.The way in to the Jewel House, where the Crown Jewels are guarded.Approaching the Tower's main entrance by the river.A guided tour exploring the Tower grounds with an expert guide.One of the Tower's resident ravens on the lawns near the White Tower.The ravens are cared for by a dedicated Yeoman Warder, the Ravenmaster.The Medieval Palace, the restored royal lodgings of Henry III and Edward I.The fortress walls and towers rising above the Thames.The curtain walls and corner towers along the riverside.Tower Bridge, a two-minute walk from the Tower of London.Tower Bridge floodlit at night, beside the ancient fortress.The Tower of London seen from a Thames river cruise.
