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Tower Bridge

London trip planning major tourist attraction

Tower Bridge is undoubtedly the most famous bridge in the world, but is often confused in name with the also well-known London Bridge. This is a must see attraction, mainly for the photo op it provides. Tower Bridge Tours are held daily. There are great views from the walkway at the top, which continues on to the Victorian Engine Room where you can learn about the drawbridge’s inner workings. I have a beautiful walk we recommend that concludes at Tower Bridge. Ask me about it!

Tower Bridge Facts:

  • It took 8 years to build Tower Bridge
  • Tower Bridge’s bridge-drawing engines were originally powered by steam, and are not powered by electricity
  • German Luftwaffe pilots used the Tower Bridge as a navigational landmark while conducting bombing raids on London during World War II
  • The metal surfaces of Tower Bridge were painted brown, until 1997 when they were painted white and blue to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.