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1. whc.unesco.org › en › listTower of London - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Brief synthesis. The Tower of London is an internationally famous monument and one of England’s most iconic structures. William the Conqueror built the White Tower in 1066 as a demonstration of Norman power, siting it strategically on the River Thames to act as both fortress and gateway to the capital. It is the most complete example of an ...

2. britishheritage.org › en › tower-of-londonTower of London | British Heritage

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   The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new ruling elite. The castle was also used as a prison from 1100 (Ranulf Flambard) until 1952 (Kray twins), although that was not its primary purpose.

3. artsandculture.google.com › story › 8-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-tower-of8 things you need to know about the Tower of London

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   2. Uses of the Tower. The Tower of London has been many things throughout its long history. It was designed to be an important royal fortress, palace, and prison. It has also been home to the Royal Armouries, The Crown Jewels, and even the Royal Menagerie. The Tower of London has welcomed visitors since at least the 1500s.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › Tower-of-LondonTower of London | History & Facts | Britannica

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   11 de may. de 2024 · The Tower was a royal residence until the 17th century, and from the 13th century to 1834 it housed the Royal Menagerie (the Lion Tower). In the Middle Ages the Tower of London became a prison and place of execution for politically related crimes, with most captives being put to death (murdered or executed) on Tower Green or, outside the castle, in public on Tower Hill.

5. loving-london.com › es › torre-de-londresLa Torre de Londres – La guía de visita para este 2024 - Loving ...

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   13 de feb. de 2024 · La Torre de Londres es un fuerte histórico situado a orillas del Támesis en el centro de la capital inglesa. Con un pasado que se remonta más de 1000 años en el tiempo, este edificio ofrece un recorrido apasionante por la historia de Londres. La Tower of London además de ser uno de los castillos más famosos del mundo, forma parte del ...

6. artsandculture.google.com › project › tower-of-londonA Day at the Tower — Google Arts & Culture

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   The Bloody Tower is named for its popular association with the disappearance of 12-year-old Edward V and his younger brother Richard. Their fate remains a mystery to this day. We hope you enjoyed taking a little peek inside the Tower walls. Now continue your journey and explore the Tower of London.

7. de.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tower_of_LondonTower of London – Wikipedia

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   His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London (auf Deutsch: Königlicher Palast Seiner Majestät und Festung des Tower of London, kurz: der Londoner Tower) ist ein befestigter Gebäudekomplex am Nordufer der Themse am südöstlichen Ende der City of London und damit zugleich im Zentrum der englischen Region Greater London ...