Tower of London
The Tower of London is a monumental castle situated in River Thames, Central London.
The official name of the castle is Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London.
More than 2,843,031 visitors visited the tower. The owner of the castle is Queen Elizabeth II.
The royal castle located within London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
In 1078, the White Tower built by William the Conqueror. The tower is a symbol of oppression.
During 1100, the castle was used as a prison. The castle was destroyed several times.
The castle is operated by the Resident Governor of the Tower of London and Keeper of the Jewel House. In the Second World War, the Tower of London was destroyed.
Later, the castle was repaired and reopened for the public. Historic Royal Palaces do the care of the grand castle.
Major Attractions
The Tower of London is the most visited tourist attraction in the United Kingdom.
The castle used as a prison, place of execution, treasure vault and a private in history.
The major attraction of the castle is The
White Tower and Line of Kings, The Jewel House, The Royal Mint, The Medieval Palace, The Bloody Tower, The Other Towers, Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula, Tower Green and The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum.
There are several facilities provided to visitors by castle staff. The facilities include tours and wheelchair, tower map, toilets, free Wi-Fi access, baby changing facilities and many more.
The online website of the castle offers a shopping facility.
Ghosts
In 1536, Anne Boleyn decapitated in 1536 for disloyalty against the Henry VIII.
It is believed that her ghost haunts the Church of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower.
Other ghosts that hunt the castle are Henry VI, Lady Jane Grey, Margaret Pole and Princess in the Tower.
References Taken
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_London
https://www.livescience.com/42821-tower-of-london.html
https://www.londonpass.com/london-attractions/tower-of-london.html