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Tower of London

Officially called “Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress” and located in Tower Hill, it is a historic castle registered as a World Heritage. Widely known for its role as a prison, it also has served as the royal residence, an armoury, a treasury, a menagerie and as the home of the Crown Jewels of the UK. The central tower is called the White Tower.

Access: Tower Hill / 10 minute walk Opening Hours: Sun-Mon 10am-5:30pm / Tue-Sat 9am-5:30pm (Last admission 4pm)

Tower Bridge

Opened in 1894, it is an iconic suspension bridge across the River Thames. It is raised to an angle of 86 degrees in 5 minutes to allow river traffic to pass underneath.

HMS Belfast

The HMS Belfast is a museum ship, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, permanently moored on the River Thames and operated by the Imperial War Museum. It initially was part of the British naval blockade against Germany.

Access: 5 minute walk Opening Hours: [Summer] Daily 10am-6pm [Winter] Daily 10am-5pm (Last admission: 5pm)

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